Living in Lighthouse Point, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lighthouse Point · Census data 2020–2024
Lighthouse Point has 10,600 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $92,135 (24% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $688,400, the median rent is $1,880/month.
Lighthouse Point at a glance
- Population
- 10,600
- Median age
- 56.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $92,135State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $688,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,880/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lighthouse Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 92% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Lighthouse Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lighthouse Point the median home value is $688,400, 107% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,880 per month, which is 39.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,701 a month in housing costs.
Lighthouse Point median household income
The median household income in Lighthouse Point is $92,135 and the income per person is $86,253. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Lighthouse Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,316
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.97
Lighthouse Point demographics
- Population
- 10,600
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 5,373
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lighthouse Point ›
Education in Lighthouse Point
51.8% of adults 25 and older in Lighthouse Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lighthouse Point
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Lighthouse Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Point | 10,600 | $92,135 | $688,400 | $1,880 |
| Hillsboro Beach | 2,271 | $94,432 | $681,700 | $3,346 |
| Deerfield Beach | 88,093 | $59,730 | $309,600 | $1,774 |
| Pompano Beach | 114,147 | $67,195 | $349,300 | $1,724 |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 466 | $216,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 6,232 | $81,655 | $680,900 | $1,787 |
| Coconut Creek | 58,330 | $75,014 | $309,600 | $2,102 |
| Boca Raton | 100,234 | $106,273 | $722,700 | $2,508 |
| Hillsboro Pines | 457 | $84,651 | $692,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lighthouse Point, FL?
The median household income in Lighthouse Point is $92,135, 24% higher 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 Lighthouse Point?
The median home value in Lighthouse Point is $688,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Lighthouse Point?
The median gross rent in Lighthouse Point is $1,880 per month, about 39.5% of household income.
Is Lighthouse Point, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 92% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Lighthouse Point?
The median age in Lighthouse Point is 56.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Lighthouse Point?
The average commute to work in Lighthouse Point is 29 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lighthouse Point?
The unemployment rate in Lighthouse Point is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lighthouse Point?
51.8% of adults in Lighthouse Point 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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