Living in North Lauderdale, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Lauderdale · Census data 2020–2024
North Lauderdale has 45,234 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $63,326 (15% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $307,100, the median rent is $2,081/month.
North Lauderdale at a glance
- Population
- 45,234
- Median age
- 37.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $63,326State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $307,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,081/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is North Lauderdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in North Lauderdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Lauderdale the median home value is $307,100, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,081 per month, which is 47% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,944 a month in housing costs.
North Lauderdale median household income
The median household income in North Lauderdale is $63,326 and the income per person is $27,879. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in North Lauderdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,396
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.89
North Lauderdale demographics
- Population
- 45,234
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 15,643
- Foreign-born
- 45.8%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Lauderdale ›
Education in North Lauderdale
21.8% of adults 25 and older in North Lauderdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Lauderdale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
North Lauderdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lauderdale | 45,234 | $63,326 | $307,100 | $2,081 |
| Tamarac | 73,019 | $61,718 | $288,600 | $1,895 |
| Margate | 59,198 | $62,450 | $316,200 | $1,750 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $272,900 | $1,684 |
| Sunrise | 97,918 | $77,652 | $354,500 | $2,140 |
| Coral Springs | 136,103 | $93,602 | $545,400 | $2,084 |
| Oakland Park | 44,682 | $72,708 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
| Coconut Creek | 58,330 | $75,014 | $309,600 | $2,102 |
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What is the median household income in North Lauderdale, FL?
The median household income in North Lauderdale is $63,326, 15% 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 North Lauderdale?
The median home value in North Lauderdale is $307,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in North Lauderdale?
The median gross rent in North Lauderdale is $2,081 per month, about 47% of household income.
Is North Lauderdale, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in North Lauderdale?
The median age in North Lauderdale is 37.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in North Lauderdale?
The average commute to work in North Lauderdale is 31 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Lauderdale?
The unemployment rate in North Lauderdale is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Lauderdale?
21.8% of adults in North Lauderdale 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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