City safety & data profile

Fort LauderdaleFL

Fort Lauderdale, FL is a 183K-resident city in Broward County with a median household income of $83,130.

Broward County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fort Lauderdale, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fort Lauderdale has a population larger than 97% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $486,700, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

183K
Population
Top 3%
By size
$83,130
Median income
$486,700
Median home
15%
Poverty rate

The read on Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale posts a median household income higher than 53% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Fort Lauderdale area.

Top 47%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Fort Lauderdale

Where Fort Lauderdale income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$83,130 Top 47% higher than 53% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fort Lauderdale, FL beyond the headline numbers

Fort Lauderdale sits inside Broward County, Florida, at roughly 26.12°N, -80.14°W. Population 183,146, $83,130 median household income. Median home value $486,700, median rent $1,854. Poverty rate 15%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fort Lauderdale's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.5%, then high blood pressure at 36.5%. 3 hospitals in/around Fort Lauderdale, 3.3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fort Lauderdale from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
183,146
Fort Lauderdale
Median Income
$83,130
+22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$486,700
+114% vs avg
Median Age
42.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Broward County) - Fort Lauderdale's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.0M+11%
Median Income
$77,633+51%
Median Home Value
$414,600+128%
Poverty Rate
12.2%-15%
Unemployment
5.4%-55%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fort Lauderdale, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,854/mo
Poverty Rate
15% +6% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.8%
Work From Home 19%
Public Transit 2.4%

Population

White 48.4%
African American 28.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
High Blood Pressure
36.5%
Obesity
30.3%
Physical Inactivity
24.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Binge Drinking
14.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.8%
Current Smoking
13%
Diabetes
12.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.6%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.3/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
FT LAUDERDALE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
FORT LAUDERDALE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT
FORT LAUDERDALE · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fort Lauderdale, FL? ▼
Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 183,146 people, located in Broward County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Fort Lauderdale? ▼
The median household income in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $83,130 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15%.
What is the median home value in Fort Lauderdale? ▼
The median home value in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $486,700. Median rent is $1,854/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fort Lauderdale? ▼
The top health indicators in Fort Lauderdale include Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), High Blood Pressure (36.5%), Obesity (30.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fort Lauderdale? ▼
Fort Lauderdale has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fort Lauderdale? ▼
The median age in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 42.8 years. 40.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fort Lauderdale, FL is located in Broward County, Florida. With a population of 183K and a $83,130 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fort Lauderdale area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Fort Lauderdale's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Broward County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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