Fort Lauderdale
Population
185,604
Lifestyle Score
47/100
Life & Practicalities
- Estimated drive to the airport
- 16 minFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- Estimated drive to the beach
- 11 minFort Lauderdale Beach Park
- Mean commute to work
- 26.1 min
- Median household income
- $83K
- Public schools nearby
- 35
Flood zoneX · AH · AO · AE · VE — Flood zones can change from one parcel to the next, so look up the FEMA zone for the exact property you're considering. If that property is in an A or V zone, a mortgage from a federally regulated lender will require flood insurance.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenStreetMap contributors · Urban Institute / NCES. Informational only, not a flood insurance determination. Census values apply only to the named municipality/CDP (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
About
About 165 miles of navigable waterways give Fort Lauderdale its Venice of America nickname: the New River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and residential canals that wind through many neighborhoods, often lined with private docks. Las Olas Boulevard links downtown to the beach and is where much of the city's shopping and dining happens. On the southern waterfront, Port Everglades ranks among the country's busiest cruise ports and shares the shoreline with a working marine industry.
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Fort Lauderdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What buyers and investors ask about Hollywood real estate
What is Fort Lauderdale famous for?
Fort Lauderdale is threaded with canals, the reason for its Venice of America nickname, and its hubs are Las Olas Boulevard and the Port Everglades waterfront.
Does Fort Lauderdale offer houses, condos, or both?
Both. Detached houses with their own docks line many of the canals, while the condo towers gather near the beach and around Las Olas Boulevard.
What are the main landmarks and amenities in Fort Lauderdale?
Las Olas Boulevard has the shops and restaurants. Port Everglades anchors the working waterfront in the south. Canals spread across the home districts.
What should I check before buying a canal house in Fort Lauderdale?
Before you close on a canal-front home, find out what shape the seawall is in, what permits a dock needs, and whether the bridges between the house and open water leave enough clearance for a bigger boat.
How do people get around Fort Lauderdale?
Along Las Olas Boulevard, shops and restaurants are close enough to reach on foot, so you can skip the car. The downtown Brightline stop on NW 2nd Avenue takes you to Miami and West Palm Beach. Everywhere else in the city, plan on driving, via US-1 and Interstate 95.
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