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About
Life in Tamarac
Tamarac is a mature, settled community where you'll find a mix of retirees and working families, though the median age of 47.5 signals this is not a young person's city. The tropical monsoon climate means hot, humid summers with afternoon rain—it's the only region like this in the continental U.S., which is either a feature or a drawback depending on your tolerance for heat and moisture. Housing costs are moderate for South Florida, with median home values around $289,000 and rents averaging $1,895 monthly, though you're competing in the broader Miami metro market.
Tamarac at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
39.9%
Broadband Internet
87.9%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.9% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Tamarac: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tamarac, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (26.2%), and 28.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.7%
of residents
65 and Older
25.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.7%
of households
Married Couples
37.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
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 14% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Tamarac
In Tamarac, rent runs 14% above the FL average, and home values are 20% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
68.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,663
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $291,266 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Tamarac and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tamarac is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Tamarac 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
Commute31.4 min avg
How Tamarac residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tamarac, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 46% below 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 Tamarac runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
216.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,498.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Tamarac 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 Tamarac, 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
Tamarac is about 4% 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 Tamarac, 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
Tamarac is about 4% 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
Tamarac 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
92
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tamarac
Tamarac has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
University Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Broward Health Coral Springs
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Coral Springs
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Margate
Westside Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.9 mi away · Plantation
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 Tamarac
Tamarac's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.4%
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 Tamarac (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
5.7 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)
Arizona College of Nursing-Fort Lauderdale
7.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 428 students · in-state tuition $26,093 · median earnings $41,223 (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, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tamarac
Tamarac has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
49 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
54 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tamarac
Tamarac Branch
8701 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac
Cities Near Tamarac
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tamarac?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tamarac FAQ
Is Tamarac, Florida affordable?⌄
Tamarac's median rent is $1,895/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $61,718/year. Median home value is $288,600.
Is Tamarac, Florida safe?⌄
Tamarac's violent crime rate was 217 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1499 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tamarac, Florida?⌄
Tamarac has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tamarac, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Tamarac is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,895/month and median household income is $61,718/year. The median home value is $288,600. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tamarac, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Tamarac is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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