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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale is known as “the Venice of America” for its abundant, picturesque canals and waterways. It enjoys more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, making it a haven for residents and tourists alike, and earning it Yahoo Travel’s citation as the country’s No.2 beach getaway. Its convenient location, great amenities, solid infrastructure and its citizens’ optimistic “can-do” attitude make this diverse community one of America’s most livable cities.

Fort Lauderdale Rankings

  • Top 100 Best Places to Live

    This is our inaugural ranking of America's Best Places to Live.

  • 10 Best Downtowns

    Our picks for the best downtowns of 2014 include cities undergoing significant improvement. We looked for downtowns with declining vacancy and growing populations. These places are attracting new residents and businesses while creating a vibrant scene that draws tourists and unites the greater community with a sense of pride.

  • 10 Best Haunted Houses

    Click here if you dare. This list of haunted houses and attractions includes hotels, abandoned hospitals, underground lairs and historic homes - all of which are in some of the best cities in the U.S.

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Affordable Places To Live In Fort Lauderdale

Median Household Income
$58,476
Median Home Value
$376,500
Housing Affordability Index
76
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.70%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Fort Lauderdale

Unemployment Rate
4.90%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.60%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
65.00%

Food Scene in Fort Lauderdale

42.80%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
53.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
53.10%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,263.00

Love Where You Live In Fort Lauderdale

Volunteerism Rate
17.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
58.00%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
7.90%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
68.10

Health in Fort Lauderdale

82.80%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
14.50%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.39
29.50%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Fort Lauderdale

Average Mortgage Amount
$955.04
Median Rent
$1,051
48.40%
Of Homes Owned
51.60%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Fort Lauderdale

11.10%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
14.40%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.90%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
16.20%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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