Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Population 170,747

Ft. Lauderdale is located in Broward County, FL. The population is 170,747, making Ft. Lauderdale the largest city in Broward County and the 10th largest city in the state of Florida.

There are 49 public schools in Ft. Lauderdale with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Ft. Lauderdale is high , and there are 464 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ft. Lauderdale is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ft. Lauderdale property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ft. Lauderdale include Lazy Lake, Wilton Manors and Franklin Park.

Ft. Lauderdale Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.7%

Crime Rate

54.9% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 467
  • Violent Crimes: 594
  • Robbery: 221
  • Burglary: 690
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

57.26% Higher than national avg.
  • 464 offenders in Ft. Lauderdale
  • 27.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

937 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 37
  • Superfunds: 170
  • Tanks & Spills: 727

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 49 K-12 public schools in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and 22 private schools. Homefacts rates Ft. Lauderdale's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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Crime view details

464 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,202
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,322
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,660
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,353
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,841

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Environmental Hazards

937 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (296/308)
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL has 96.1% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 8.2 Average
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 68.33°
  • February 69.33°
  • March 70.67°
  • April 76.08°
  • May 79.77°
  • June 83.07°
  • July 83.75°
  • August 84.74°
  • September 82.87°
  • October 79.32°
  • November 72.72°
  • December 69.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Earthquakes
Ft. Lauderdale, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ft. Lauderdale, FL has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ft. Lauderdale, FL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ft. Lauderdale, FL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ft. Lauderdale, FL: $52,813

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ft. Lauderdale is 3.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.31%
White Collar - 60.69%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Alcee L. Hastings
  • Lois Frankel
  • Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

63 FCC Towers view all