Living in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lauderdale Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Lauderdale Lakes has 36,404 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $50,006 (33% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $214,100, the median rent is $1,663/month.
Lauderdale Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 36,404
- Median age
- 36.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $50,006State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $214,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,663/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Lauderdale Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Lauderdale Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lauderdale Lakes the median home value is $214,100, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,663 per month, which is 45.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,789 a month in housing costs.
Lauderdale Lakes median household income
The median household income in Lauderdale Lakes is $50,006 and the income per person is $24,541. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lauderdale Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,878
- Owner-occupied
- 47.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.4%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.88
Lauderdale Lakes demographics
- Population
- 36,404
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 12,498
- Foreign-born
- 48.7%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lauderdale Lakes ›
Education in Lauderdale Lakes
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Lauderdale Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lauderdale Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Lauderdale Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $272,900 | $1,684 |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
| Washington Park | 2,402 | $61,200 | $317,500 | $2,082 |
| Franklin Park | 1,688 | $38,333 | — | $1,233 |
| Boulevard Gardens | 1,499 | $70,458 | $252,900 | — |
| Oakland Park | 44,682 | $72,708 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
| North Lauderdale | 45,234 | $63,326 | $307,100 | $2,081 |
| Sunrise | 97,918 | $77,652 | $354,500 | $2,140 |
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What is the median household income in Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
The median household income in Lauderdale Lakes is $50,006, 33% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lauderdale Lakes?
The median home value in Lauderdale Lakes is $214,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lauderdale Lakes?
The median gross rent in Lauderdale Lakes is $1,663 per month, about 45.7% of household income.
Is Lauderdale Lakes, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Lauderdale Lakes?
The median age in Lauderdale Lakes is 36.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lauderdale Lakes?
The average commute to work in Lauderdale Lakes is 27 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lauderdale Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Lauderdale Lakes is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lauderdale Lakes?
15.6% of adults in Lauderdale Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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