Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

180,124

Unemployment

7.0%

Poverty

16.9%

Median Home

$334,000

Median Income

$59,450

Median Rent

$1,293

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Fort Lauderdale SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Crime Report

10,180
Total Crimes

5,509.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

122.46%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Fort Lauderdale / 100k People	Florida / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	10,180	5,509.7	2,524.1	2,476.7

Violent Crime	1,098	594.3	378.4	366.7
Murder	21	11.4	5.2	5.0
Robbery	408	220.8	75.5	81.6
Aggravated Assault	576	311.7	258.3	250.2
Property Crime	9,082	4,915.4	2,145.7	2,109.9
Burglary	1,275	690.1	295.2	340.5
Larceny	6,945	3,758.8	1,668.7	1,549.5
Car Theft	862	466.5	181.8	219.9

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Cost Of Living

113
Fort Lauderdale's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Fort Lauderdale	Florida	National Average
Overall	113	99	100

Services	99	99	100
Groceries	106	105	100
Health	100	100	100
Housing	139	96	100
Transportation	108	98	100
Utilities	98	102	100

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Photos

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Rankings for Fort Lauderdale in Florida

Ranks #65 in Most Dangerous Places In Florida

Ranks #91 in Worst Places To Live In Florida

Ranks #132 in Best Places To Live In Florida

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Population over time in Fort Lauderdale

Year	Population	% Change
2019	180,124	0.8%
2018	178,783	0.9%
2017	177,175	1.2%
2016	175,153	0.9%
2015	173,570	1.4%
2014	171,137	1.5%
2013	168,603	0.7%
2012	167,370	0.4%
2011	166,712	-0.3%
2010	167,276	-

Race / Ethnicity in Fort Lauderdale

White

46.6% (84,011)

African American

31.5% (56,776)

American Indian

0.1% (204)

Asian

1.6% (2,859)

Hawaiian

0.0% (76)

Other

0.3% (526)

Two Or More

1.3% (2,374)

Hispanic

18.5% (33,298)

Race	Fort Lauderdale	FL	USA
White	46.6%	53.9%	60.7%
African American	31.5%	15.3%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	1.6%	2.7%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
Two Or More	1.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	18.5%	25.6%	18.0%

Gender in Fort Lauderdale

Female

47.8% (86,098)

Male

52.2% (94,025)

Gender	Fort Lauderdale	FL	USA
Female	47.8%	51.1%	50.8%
Male	52.2%	48.9%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Lauderdale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (12,608)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (12,608)

High School / GED

24.0% (43,229)

Some College

18.0% (32,422)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (14,409)

Bachelor's Degree

22.0% (39,627)

Master's Degree

9.0% (16,211)

Professional Degree

4.0% (7,204)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (1,801)

Education	Fort Lauderdale	FL	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	29.0%	27.0%
Some College	18.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	10.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	22.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Less than $10,000

7.1% (1,282,683)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.2% (761,880)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.0% (1,623,041)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.5% (1,717,974)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.8% (2,299,409)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.5% (2,968,530)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.7% (1,930,788)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.3% (2,392,409)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.3% (1,130,017)

$200,000 or more

10.6% (1,905,666)

Income	Fort Lauderdale	FL	USA
Less than $10,000	7.1%	6.5%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.2%	4.3%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.0%	9.9%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.5%	10.3%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.8%	13.9%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.5%	18.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.7%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.3%	13.1%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.3%	5.3%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	10.6%	6.0%	7.7%