City safety & data profile

Lauderdale LakesFL

Lauderdale Lakes, FL is a 35K-resident city in Broward County with a median household income of $50,006.

Broward County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lauderdale Lakes, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lauderdale Lakes has a population larger than 69% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $214,100.

Data updated 2026-07-22

35K
Population
Top 31%
By size
$50,006
Median income
$214,100
Median home
21.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Lauderdale Lakes

Lauderdale Lakes posts a median household income higher than 9% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 91%
by median income, US cities

Where Lauderdale Lakes income ranks nationally

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

$50,006 Bottom 9% higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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 Lauderdale Lakes, FL beyond the headline numbers

Lauderdale Lakes sits inside Broward County, Florida, at roughly 26.17°N, -80.21°W. Population 34,796, $50,006 median household income. Median home value $214,100, median rent $1,663. Poverty rate 21.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lauderdale Lakes's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 48.5%, then high blood pressure at 46.3%.

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

Population
34,796
Lauderdale Lakes
Median Income
$50,006
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$214,100
-6% vs avg
Median Age
36.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Broward County) - Lauderdale Lakes'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 Lauderdale Lakes, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,663/mo
Poverty Rate
21.7% +53% vs avg
Unemployment 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.6%
Work From Home 4%
Public Transit 7.1%

Population

White 7.6%
African American 81.7%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
48.5%
High Blood Pressure
46.3%
Obesity
38.8%
Physical Inactivity
34.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Diabetes
18.8%
Current Smoking
18.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.1%
Current Asthma
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 46.8%
Annual Checkup 82.3%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Stroke
5.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lauderdale Lakes, FL? ▼
Lauderdale Lakes, FL has a population of 34,796 people, located in Broward County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Lauderdale Lakes? ▼
The median household income in Lauderdale Lakes, FL is $50,006 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.7%.
What is the median home value in Lauderdale Lakes? ▼
The median home value in Lauderdale Lakes, FL is $214,100. Median rent is $1,663/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lauderdale Lakes? ▼
The top health indicators in Lauderdale Lakes include Short Sleep Duration (48.5%), High Blood Pressure (46.3%), Obesity (38.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lauderdale Lakes? ▼
The median age in Lauderdale Lakes, FL is 36.6 years. 15.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lauderdale Lakes, FL is located in Broward County, Florida. With a population of 35K and a $50,006 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Lauderdale Lakes area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lauderdale Lakes's profile

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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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