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Lighthouse Point.
About
Life in Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point is a community of 10,463 people in Florida. The median household income is $92,268, median rent runs about $1,880 per month, and median home values are around $688,000. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lighthouse Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
56.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Foreign-Born
19.7%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.7% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Lighthouse Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lighthouse Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (10.1%), and 11.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.6%
of residents
65 and Older
29.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
14.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.97
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 13% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Lighthouse Point
In Lighthouse Point, rent runs 13% above the FL average, and home values are 92% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,844
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $774,839 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Lighthouse Point and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Broward County, which includes Lighthouse Point, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Lighthouse Point: Broward County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Broward County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lighthouse Point is less than 1% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lighthouse Point 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
Commute28.7 min avg
How Lighthouse Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lighthouse Point, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 15 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 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lighthouse Point runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,202
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point, 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
Lighthouse Point is less than 1% 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 Lighthouse Point, 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
Lighthouse Point is less than 1% of Broward County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 62°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lighthouse Point has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 62°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/69°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/62°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 60°F | 1.93" |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.90" |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.36" |
| May | 86°F | 73°F | 5.46" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 8.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 78°F | 5.26" |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 6.30" |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 7.58" |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 6.65" |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.67" |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lighthouse Point
Uninsured
9.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lighthouse Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Broward Health North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Deerfield Beach
Broward Health Imperial Point
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.1 mi away · Fort Lauderdale
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Boca Raton
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.
Education51.8% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Lighthouse Point
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lighthouse Point (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 23,757 students · in-state tuition $4,879 · 65% graduate · median earnings $61,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
7.9 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 · 2,859 students · in-state tuition $46,450 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,891 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,789 students · in-state tuition $22,400 · 59% graduate · median earnings $48,760 (10 yrs after entry)
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
11.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,315 students · in-state tuition $18,168 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,524 (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, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
55 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
65 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lighthouse Point
Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library
2200 N.E. 38th Street, Lighthouse Point
Cities Near Lighthouse Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lighthouse Point FAQ
Is Lighthouse Point, Florida affordable?⌄
Lighthouse Point's median rent is $1,880/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $92,135/year. Median home value is $688,400.
Is Lighthouse Point, Florida safe?⌄
Lighthouse Point's violent crime rate was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1202 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lighthouse Point, Florida?⌄
Broward County, which includes Lighthouse Point, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lighthouse Point, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Lighthouse Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,880/month and median household income is $92,135/year. The median home value is $688,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lighthouse Point, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Lighthouse Point is 29 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