Lauderdale Lakes today
What this means
Lauderdale Lakes prices barely moved in the past year (−0.3%), now 5.2% below the Oct 2024 peak.
Treat these as area figures and confirm rent with comps. Sources and method: how these figures are built.
Quick facts
| Lauderdale Lakes | vs Broward County | vs Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,898 (2025 estimate) | ||
| Growth since 2020 | 2.9% | -0.6 pts | -6.0 pts |
| Median home value | $214,100 | 48% lower | 40% lower |
| Median gross rent | $1,663 | 13% lower | about the same |
| Median household income | $50,006 | 36% lower | 33% lower |
| Owner occupied homes | 47.6% | -16.0 pts | -20.0 pts |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.4% | +1.5 pts | -1.9 pts |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27 | 6% lower | 2% lower |
| Homes built 2010 or later | 3% | -3.9 pts | -11.2 pts |
| Median property tax paid | $1,895 | 51% lower | 31% lower |
Census survey figures are 2020 to 2024 averages; methods.
Living in Lauderdale Lakes
Central Broward city bordered by Tamarac, Lauderhill, Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale, incorporated in 1961 as a winter retreat area.
Lauderdale Lakes is an incorporated city in Broward County, with its own zoning and rental rules.
Known for: Boyd Anderson High School; Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
Getting around and growth: Grew from about 10,600 residents in 1970 to 35,954 in 2020.
Next to the rest of Broward County, the median value of $214,100 is below the county's $414,600; more of the housing is in apartment and condo buildings (64.5% vs 41.4%); household incomes are lower ($50,006 vs $77,633) and fewer homes are owner occupied (47.6% vs 63.6%).
Closest matches on price and rent: Largo ($229,100, $1,618), Pine Hills ($253,300, $1,542), Eatonville ($204,200, $1,289).
Growth and housing
Population went from 35,853 in 2020 to 36,898 in 2025 (2.9%), versus 3.5% for Broward County.
| 2025 building permits | Lauderdale Lakes |
|---|---|
| Single family | 33 |
| 5 or more units | 0 |
| Total units | 33 |
| Per 1,000 residents | 0.9 |
The typical home here was built around 1976. This is a multifamily heavy market (64.5% in buildings of 5+ units). Average household size is 2.88.
0.6% of residents moved in from another state in the past year (county 1.8%).
Risks to price in
| Risk item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County average homeowners insurance with wind | $6,136 a year |
| Hurricanes tied to Broward County since 2000 | Katrina (2005) |
| Coastal county | check flood zone and elevation per address |
With 70.6% of the stock built before 1980, budget for roof, electrical and plumbing updates. Inspections
Condo towers and big complexes (58.2% of homes) mean assessments and building approval matter. Condo financing
Flood, storms and jobs
Lauderdale Lakes takes part in the federal flood program without a CRS discount, so policies pay full rates. Since 2000, flood insurance has paid $1,520,751 on 531 claims inside Lauderdale Lakes. For county flood claims, disaster history and jobs, see the Broward County guide (18.9% of homes there are in high risk zones).
Buying a home in Lauderdale Lakes
| 2026 loan limits (county) | Amount |
|---|---|
| FHA, one unit | $667,000 |
| Conforming, one unit | $832,750 |
| Median home value here | $214,100 |
Homes cost 4.3 times median household income here (Broward County 5.3, Florida 4.8).
- Conventional: the most common loan in Broward County.
- FHA: the Lauderdale Lakes median of $214,100 fits under the $667,000 limit.
Investing in Lauderdale Lakes
Long term rentals
| Lauderdale Lakes | vs Broward County | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter occupied homes | 52.4% | +16.0 pts |
| Rental vacancy | 4.1% | -2.5 pts |
| Rent as share of renter income | 45.7% | +7.4 pts |
Short term rentals
11.5% of homes are held for seasonal or vacation use (Broward County 7.2%).
| Short term rental taxes | Rate |
|---|---|
| County tourist development tax | 6% |
| State sales tax | 6% plus any county surtax |
Confirm zoning, registration and HOA rules for the exact address. State rules
Property types
| Housing stock | Share |
|---|---|
| Single family detached | 25.2% |
| Buildings with 5+ units | 64.5% |
| Manufactured homes | 1.3% |
Nearby
Other Florida markets
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5 year estimates. 2020 to 2024.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Vintage 2025. July 1, 2025.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025 annual. 2025.
- FFIEC HMDA Data Browser, originated loans. 2025 and 2024.
- LendingTree: 2026 FHA loan limits in Florida by county (HUD figures). 2026.
- Florida Realtors: FHFA sets 2026 conforming loan limits. 2026.
- Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research: 2026 local option tourist tax rates. 2026.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, July 2026 Insurance Stability Unit report (average homeowners premium with wind, as of March 31, 2026). March 31, 2026.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. week of October 22, 2026.
- Wikipedia: List of counties in Florida. checked October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file. 2024.
- Wikipedia county article and statewide lists (colleges, teams, airports); Florida Defense Support Task Force installation map. checked October 2026.
- Wikipedia article for this place (history, setting, roads). checked October 2026.
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, middle tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. September 2026.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (county annual, metro and state quarterly, all transactions). through Q2 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, January to September 2026 and 2025. September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Residential Penetration Rates. as of August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims (2000 to 2026). as of September 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Community Status Book (Community Rating System class). August 2026.
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries (2000 to 2026). October 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024, median gross rent by bedrooms (B25031). 2020 to 2024.
- Hurricane landfalls: Wikipedia, List of Florida hurricanes (2000 to present). checked October 2026.
Estimates from public data; they change over time. General information, not investment, tax or legal advice, and not a loan offer. Methods and assumptions.