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Fort lauderdale, FL — ZIP 33309

Population: 37,475 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 33309 (Fort lauderdale, FL) is $376,258 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $465,000 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,260/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$376,258

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$376,258
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+128.9%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$403,709
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$465,000
Median list price
$499,000
Median price per sqft
$322
1-year sale-price change
+1.1%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
75
For-sale inventory
310
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
125
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
89 days
New listings (monthly)
61

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,260/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,210/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,800/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Schools include
LLOYD ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAUDERDALE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, BOYD H. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL, ORIOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ACADEMIC SOLUTIONS HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AHB
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Hollingsworth Solderless Terminal (1.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
158
Days with Moderate air quality
204
Highest AQI recorded (year)
109

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
668
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
161,509
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
143,045

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
240
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,148 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
33.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,852
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
751,441
Average weekly wage
$1,318
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
479

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 33309State medianUS median
Median home value$376,258$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$465,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market70 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,260/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,852$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 33309?
$376,258.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33309?
$465,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33309?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33309?
Typical rent: $2,260/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 33309?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave.
Is ZIP 33309 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AHB.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 33309?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 33309?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33309?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hollingsworth Solderless Terminal, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 33309?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 33309 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 33309?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33309?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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