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Fort lauderdale, FL

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Fort lauderdale.

Population: 233,959 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort lauderdale, FL is $602,195 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $595,714 after a median 106 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,901/month. 46 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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$602,195

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$602,195
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+94.1%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$638,755
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
$595,714
Median list price
$604,143
Median price per sqft
$364
1-year sale-price change
+6.0%
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
1,965
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
133
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
120 days
New listings (monthly)
328

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,901/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,883/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,061/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,531/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,489/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,133/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
46
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
5
High schools
13
Charter schools
12
Schools include
VIRGINIA SHUMAN YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LLOYD ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAUDERDALE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, BOYD H. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL, ORIOLE ELEMENTARY 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 (varies by location)
includes AE
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
Wingate Road Municipal Incinerator Dump (0.5 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
77.0°F
Average high
83.3°F
Average low
70.7°F
Annual precipitation
67.5 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
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-14,020
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
155,412
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
139,222

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (41 mi)
National parks include
Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Everglades National Park
Airports within 30 mi
74
Nearest airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
64
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL, LARKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SRVS, BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
185
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
1,981
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,746
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Fort lauderdaleState medianUS median
Median home value$602,195$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$595,714$359,990$325,000
Median days on market106 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,901/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,746$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 Fort lauderdale, FL?
$602,195.
What is the median sale price in Fort lauderdale, FL?
$595,714.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort lauderdale, FL?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in Fort lauderdale, FL?
Typical rent: $2,901/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort lauderdale, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave.
Is Fort lauderdale, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort lauderdale, FL?
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 Fort lauderdale, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort lauderdale, FL?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wingate Road Municipal Incinerator Dump, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve Fort lauderdale, FL?
46 schools (22 elementary, 5 middle, 13 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort lauderdale, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort lauderdale, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort lauderdale, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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