Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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The Venice of America commands a $1.195M median sale price driven by deep waterfront and intracoastal inventory, with 461 active listings spanning Las Olas condos to Coral Ridge estate homes.
Fort Lauderdale market snapshot
- Median Sale Price
- $1195K
- Median Days on Market
- 88 days
- Active Listings
- 461
RentCast market data · Broward County County, Florida
About Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale (, LAW-dər-dayl) is a coastal city located in the U.S. state of Florida, 30 miles (48 km) north of Miami along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the seat of government of and most populous city in Broward County with a population of 182,760 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Florida. After Miami and Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale is the third-most populous city in the Miami Metro Area, which had a population of 6,166,488 in 2019.
Built in 1838 and first incorporated in 1911, Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale (1782–1838), younger brother of Lieutenant Colonel James Lauderdale. Development of the city did not begin until 50 years after the forts were abandoned at the end of the conflict. Three forts named "Fort Lauderdale" were constructed including the first at the fork of the New River, the second at Tarpon Bend on the New River between the present-day Colee Hammock and Rio Vista neighborhoods, and the third near the site of the Bahia Mar Marina.
Known as the "Venice of America", Fort Lauderdale has 165 miles of inland waterways across the city. In addition to tourism, Fort Lauderdale has a diversified economy including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, avionics/aerospace, film, and television production. The city is a popular tourist destination with an average year-round temperature of 75.5 °F (24.2 °C) and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. Greater Fort Lauderdale, encompassing all of Broward County, hosted more than 13 million overnight visitors in 2018. Nearly four million cruise passengers annually pass through its Port Everglades, making it the world's third-busiest cruise port. With over 50,000 registered yachts and 100 marinas, Fort Lauderdale is also known as the "yachting capital of the world."
Fort Lauderdale by the numbers
Population 183,032 · Median age 42.9 yrs · Census ACS 2023
Median household income
Fort Lauderdale's median household income of $79,935 compares to $71,711 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Median age (years)
The median age in Fort Lauderdale is 42.9 yrs, compared to 42.6 yrs for Florida and 38.7 yrs nationally.
Gender split
Fort Lauderdale is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, per Census ACS estimates.
Population trend — Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's population grew 1.6% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
Florida government
Governor
Ron DeSantis
Republican
U.S. Senators
- Moody, Ashley(R)
- Scott, Rick(R)
House Representatives (27)
- Patronis, Jimmy — District 1(R)
- Dunn, Neal P. — District 2(R)
- Cammack, Kat — District 3(R)
- Bean, Aaron — District 4(R)
- Rutherford, John H. — District 5(R)
- Fine, Randy — District 6(R)
- Mills, Cory — District 7(R)
- Haridopolos, Mike — District 8(R)
- Soto, Darren — District 9(D)
- Frost, Maxwell — District 10(D)
- Webster, Daniel — District 11(R)
- Bilirakis, Gus M. — District 12(R)
- Luna, Anna Paulina — District 13(R)
- Castor, Kathy — District 14(D)
- Lee, Laurel M. — District 15(R)
- Buchanan, Vern — District 16(R)
- Steube, W. Gregory — District 17(R)
- Franklin, Scott — District 18(R)
- Donalds, Byron — District 19(R)
- Mast, Brian J. — District 21(R)
- Frankel, Lois — District 22(D)
- Moskowitz, Jared — District 23(D)
- Wilson, Frederica S. — District 24(D)
- Wasserman Schultz, Debbie — District 25(D)
- Diaz-Balart, Mario — District 26(R)
- Salazar, Maria Elvira — District 27(R)
- Gimenez, Carlos A. — District 28(R)
Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Florida statewide or by congressional district.
Fort Lauderdale economy
Fort Lauderdale's economy has diversified over time. From the 1940s through the 1980s, the city was known as a spring break destination for college students. The college crowd has since dwindled, however, with the city now attracting wealthier tourists. Cruise ships and nautical recreation provide the basis for much of the revenue raised by tourism. There is a convention center west of the beach and southeast of downtown, with 600,000 square feet (55,742 m2) of space, including a 200,000-square-foot (18,581 m2) main exhibit hall. Approximately 30% of the city's 10 million annual visitors attend conventions at the center. The downtown area, especially around Las Olas Boulevard, first underwent redevelopment starting in 2002, and now hosts many new hotels and high-rise condominium developments. The city's central business district is the largest downtown in Broward County, although there are other cities in the county with commercial centers. Office buildings and high-rises include: Las Olas River House, Las Olas Grand, 110 Tower (formerly AutoNation Tower), Bank of America Plaza, One Financial Plaza, Broward Financial Center, One East Broward Boulevard, Barnett Bank Plaza, PNC Center, New River Center, One Corporate Center, SunTrust Centre, 101 Tower, and SouthTrust Tower. Fort Lauderdale is a major manufacturing and maintenance center for yachts. The boating industry is responsible for over 109,000 jobs in the county. With its many canals, and proximity to the Bahamas and Ca…
Source: Wikipedia article on Fort Lauderdale under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Climate in Fort Lauderdale
Monthly climate — Fort Lauderdale
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00081306.
Fort Lauderdale real estate news
Recent news about the Fort Lauderdale housing market. Source: Google News.
- Lawsuit ties ‘brazen fraud’ in real estate deals to husband’s murder of Fort Lauderdale woman in Spain - Sun SentinelSun Sentinel·
- Spirit’s Big Fail: Oversized Planes Are Breaking Low-Cost Airlines - ForbesForbes·
- After Spirit shutdown, Avianca adds flights from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Colombia - Sun SentinelSun Sentinel·
- At West Palm Beach hearing, Epstein victims speak out about having their names appear unredacted in files - WSVNWSVN·
- Multigenerational living gains ground in Florida markets - | Florida Realtors| Florida Realtors·
Fort Lauderdale real estate — frequently asked questions
- What is the median home price in Fort Lauderdale?
- The median home sale price in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $1,195,000, based on the most recent available sales data.
- How long do homes stay on the market in Fort Lauderdale?
- Homes in Fort Lauderdale sell in a median of 88 days.
- What is the cost of living like in Fort Lauderdale?
- Fort Lauderdale has a median household income of $79,935, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- Who lives in Fort Lauderdale?
- Fort Lauderdale has a population of 183,032 with a median age of 42.9 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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