City safety & data profile

LauderhillFL

Lauderhill, FL is a 72K-resident city in Broward County with a median household income of $51,165.

Broward County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lauderhill, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lauderhill has a population larger than 87% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $272,900.

Data updated 2026-07-22

72K
Population
Top 13%
By size
$51,165
Median income
$272,900
Median home
19.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Lauderhill

Lauderhill posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities

Where Lauderhill income ranks nationally

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

$51,165 Bottom 10% higher than 10% 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 Lauderhill, FL beyond the headline numbers

Lauderhill sits inside Broward County, Florida, at roughly 26.14°N, -80.21°W. Population 71,579, $51,165 median household income. Median home value $272,900, median rent $1,684. Poverty rate 19.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lauderhill's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 47.4%, then high blood pressure at 43.5%.

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

Population
71,579
Lauderhill
Median Income
$51,165
-25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$272,900
+20% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Broward County) - Lauderhill'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 Lauderhill, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,684/mo
Poverty Rate
19.4% +37% vs avg
Unemployment 8.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.6%
Work From Home 9.5%
Public Transit 5.1%

Population

White 8.9%
African American 76.3%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
47.4%
High Blood Pressure
43.5%
Obesity
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
33.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Current Smoking
17.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.3%
Diabetes
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.3%
Current Asthma
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.6%
Annual Checkup 81.2%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
5.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Lauderhill, FL? ▼
Lauderhill, FL has a population of 71,579 people, located in Broward County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Lauderhill? ▼
The median household income in Lauderhill, FL is $51,165 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.4%.
What is the median home value in Lauderhill? ▼
The median home value in Lauderhill, FL is $272,900. Median rent is $1,684/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lauderhill? ▼
The top health indicators in Lauderhill include Short Sleep Duration (47.4%), High Blood Pressure (43.5%), Obesity (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Lauderhill? ▼
The median age in Lauderhill, FL is 38.4 years. 18.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lauderhill, FL is located in Broward County, Florida. With a population of 72K and a $51,165 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Lauderhill area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lauderhill'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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