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Fort Lauderdale
  • City in Florida
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Fort Lauderdale

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Fort Lauderdale is a city in Florida with a population of 182,247. Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Fort Lauderdale offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fort Lauderdale there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Fort Lauderdale and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Fort Lauderdale are above average.
    About Fort Lauderdale...
    Population
    182,247
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $364,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,431
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Fort Lauderdale Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      384.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      20.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      174.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      582.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,081.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      492
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Fort Lauderdale

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,994
    National
    $69,021
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