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Tamarac, FL

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Tamarac.

Population: 142,030 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tamarac, FL is $286,902 — down 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $574,983 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,135/month. 15 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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$286,902

Median home value

-6.0%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$286,902
1-year appreciation
-6.0%
3-year appreciation
-10.0%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+90.2%
All-time peak (2024-01)
$328,039
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
$574,983
Median list price
$405,200
Median price per sqft
$257
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
1,473
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
130
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
95 days
New listings (monthly)
223

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,135/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,873/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,517/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,470/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,107/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
15
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
Schools include
CENTRAL CHARTER SCHOOL, PARK LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MILLENNIUM 6-12 COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

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 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
Wingate Road Municipal Incinerator Dump (3.6 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
76.7°F
Average high
84.7°F
Average low
68.7°F
Annual precipitation
83.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°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
13.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
938
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
136,492
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
135,280

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL, LARKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SRVS, BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
240
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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
1,982
Housing built before 1970
7.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,683
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

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

TamaracState medianUS median
Median home value$286,902$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$574,983$359,990$325,000
Median days on market66 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,135/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,683$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 Tamarac, FL?
$286,902.
What is the median sale price in Tamarac, FL?
$574,983.
How long do homes take to sell in Tamarac, FL?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Tamarac, FL?
Typical rent: $2,135/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tamarac, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning, coldWave.
Is Tamarac, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AHB; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Tamarac, 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 Tamarac, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tamarac, FL?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wingate Road Municipal Incinerator Dump, 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Tamarac, FL?
15 schools (11 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tamarac, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 13.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tamarac, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tamarac, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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