Living in Tamarac, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tamarac · Census data 2020–2024
Tamarac has 73,019 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $61,718 (17% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $288,600, the median rent is $1,895/month.
Tamarac at a glance
- Population
- 73,019
- Median age
- 47State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,718State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $288,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,895/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Tamarac a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Tamarac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tamarac the median home value is $288,600, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,895 per month, which is 43.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,039 a month in housing costs.
Tamarac median household income
The median household income in Tamarac is $61,718 and the income per person is $35,893. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Tamarac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,141
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.31
Tamarac demographics
- Population
- 73,019
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 31,422
- Foreign-born
- 39.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tamarac ›
Education in Tamarac
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Tamarac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tamarac
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Tamarac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarac | 73,019 | $61,718 | $288,600 | $1,895 |
| Sunrise | 97,918 | $77,652 | $354,500 | $2,140 |
| North Lauderdale | 45,234 | $63,326 | $307,100 | $2,081 |
| Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $272,900 | $1,684 |
| Margate | 59,198 | $62,450 | $316,200 | $1,750 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Coral Springs | 136,103 | $93,602 | $545,400 | $2,084 |
| Plantation | 96,293 | $92,541 | $483,500 | $2,240 |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
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What is the median household income in Tamarac, FL?
The median household income in Tamarac is $61,718, 17% 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 Tamarac?
The median home value in Tamarac is $288,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Tamarac?
The median gross rent in Tamarac is $1,895 per month, about 43.1% of household income.
Is Tamarac, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Tamarac?
The median age in Tamarac is 47 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Tamarac?
The average commute to work in Tamarac is 31 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tamarac?
The unemployment rate in Tamarac is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tamarac?
29.4% of adults in Tamarac 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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