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North Lauderdale.
About
Life in North Lauderdale
This is a dense, fully urban neighborhood squeezed between Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Tamarac—there's no escaping the suburban sprawl of South Florida here, so plan on being car-dependent for most errands and commuting. Housing costs are moderate compared to nearby areas, with homes averaging around $307,000 and rentals at roughly $1,950 a month, which isn't cheap but reflects the region. The job market is solid with unemployment around 3.5%, though many residents commute 29 minutes on average to work elsewhere in the metro area.
North Lauderdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Foreign-Born
45.8%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics45.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in North Lauderdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Lauderdale, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (26.5%), and 22.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.8%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
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 25% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in North Lauderdale
In North Lauderdale, rent runs 25% above the FL average, and home values are 14% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,355
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $350,425 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below FL average
Unemployment in North Lauderdale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in North Lauderdale is 0.4 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Lauderdale 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
Commute30.6 min avg
How North Lauderdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Lauderdale, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Regional airport · few flights7,892 passengers boarded in 2025
- 11 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 8% 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 North Lauderdale runs 8% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
430.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,454.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale, 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
North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale, 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
North Lauderdale 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
North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale
Uninsured
19.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Lauderdale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Tamarac
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Margate
Broward Health Coral Springs
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Coral Springs
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.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Lauderdale (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
3.9 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 · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (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)
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, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
50 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
56 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch
6901 Kimberly Boulevard, North Lauderdale
Cities Near North Lauderdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Lauderdale?
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North Lauderdale FAQ
Is North Lauderdale, Florida affordable?⌄
North Lauderdale's median rent is $2,081/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $63,326/year. Median home value is $307,100.
Is North Lauderdale, Florida safe?⌄
North Lauderdale's violent crime rate was 430 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is close to the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1455 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Lauderdale, Florida?⌄
North Lauderdale has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Lauderdale, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in North Lauderdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,081/month and median household income is $63,326/year. The median home value is $307,100. About 70% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Lauderdale, Florida?⌄
The average commute in North Lauderdale is 31 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