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Thinking About The Fort Lauderdale, FL Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Fort Lauderdale. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

78/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

15,400

Median Home

$477K

Median Income

$83K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 15,400, Fort Lauderdale is a smaller FL city. Median household income is $83K with homes valued around $477K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Fort Lauderdale, FL. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$477K

Vacancy Rate

21.0%

Owner-Occupied

71%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Fort Lauderdale, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

33305

Area Stats

Pop: 12,633

Home Value: $479K

33306

Area Stats

Pop: 2,767

Home Value: $466K

Fort Lauderdale Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Hollywood Area

Home: $338K12 mi away

Miami Area

Home: $492K36 mi away

Naples Area

Home: $723K102 mi away

Orlando Area

Home: $327K179 mi away

Tampa Area

Home: $331K193 mi away

Schools Near Fort Lauderdale

Schools in and around Fort Lauderdale, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (15)

BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BROWARD ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CROISSANT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HARBORDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCNAB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTH ANDREWS GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OAKLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIVERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILTON MANORS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Middle Schools (4)

DILLARD 6-12

SEAGULL SCHOOL

SUNLAND PARK ACADEMY

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL

High Schools (1)

STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL

Private Schools (20)

BALDWIN ACADEMY EAST INC.

BB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Fort Lauderdale stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Fort Lauderdale and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.