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Lauderdale Lakes.
About
Life in Lauderdale Lakes
This is a real, working-class neighborhood in the heart of Broward County with deep Caribbean roots—about half the population reports West Indian ancestry, and one in four residents is Jamaican. You'll find a genuine community identity here that centers on family and heritage rather than tourism or new development. Housing is relatively affordable compared to much of South Florida, though you're still paying South Florida prices; homes run around $214,000 and rentals average $1,518 a month.
Lauderdale Lakes at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.7%
Foreign-Born
48.7%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics48.7% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Lauderdale Lakes: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lauderdale Lakes, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (44.8%), and 32.0% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
32.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Lauderdale Lakes
In Lauderdale Lakes, home values are 40% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
42.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,895
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $136,570 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Lauderdale Lakes and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lauderdale Lakes is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lauderdale Lakes Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute27.4 min avg
How Lauderdale Lakes residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lauderdale Lakes, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 7 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 89% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Lauderdale Lakes runs 89% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
754.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,140.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Lauderdale Lakes Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Lauderdale Lakes, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Broward County, county-wide
Lauderdale Lakes is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Lauderdale Lakes, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Lauderdale Lakes is about 2% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lauderdale Lakes has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.38" |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 1.95" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 3.20" |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 3.11" |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 4.89" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 6.57" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.15" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 7.51" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 8.13" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 5.82" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.79" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lauderdale Lakes
Uninsured
16.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lauderdale Lakes's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Plantation
University Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Tamarac
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 4.8 mi away · Oakland Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes's student/teacher ratio is 21.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lauderdale Lakes (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
2.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Miami Campus
14.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 813 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale
4.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 428 students · in-state tuition $26,093 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
10.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 373 students · in-state tuition $8,040 · 31% graduate · median earnings $37,713 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
47 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
56 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes Branch
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes
Cities Near Lauderdale Lakes
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lauderdale Lakes?
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Lauderdale Lakes FAQ
Is Lauderdale Lakes, Florida affordable?⌄
Lauderdale Lakes's median rent is $1,663/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $50,006/year. Median home value is $214,100.
Is Lauderdale Lakes, Florida safe?⌄
Lauderdale Lakes's violent crime rate was 754 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is significantly above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2140 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?⌄
Lauderdale Lakes has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Lauderdale Lakes is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,663/month and median household income is $50,006/year. The median home value is $214,100. About 69% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Lauderdale Lakes is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from