Fort Lauderdale, FL
Population 183,032 · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL MSA. Moving to or from Fort Lauderdale? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
183,032
Cost of living (RPP)
114.155
Annual avg temp
77°F
Typical home
$508,474
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $79,935 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $455,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,776/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.27 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 114.155 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 97.235, goods 103.556, services 155.551. Source: BEA, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 312.058 as of March 2026. YoY +3.0%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
77°F
January low
60°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 64.3". Station: FT LAUDERDALE BEACH, FL US (2.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$508,474
ZHVI YoY
-4.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,712/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.3%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Total employment (MSA)
2,721,490
Median wage (annual)
$46,510
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 393,730 | $41,640 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 306,440 | $37,640 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 261,940 | $30,720 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 239,610 | $37,610 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 194,910 | $77,760 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Pompano Beach, FL 8.0 mi · 16 min Hollywood, FL 12 mi · 18 min Coral Springs, FL 15 mi · 30 min Davie, FL 15 mi · 24 min Pembroke Pines, FL 20 mi · 38 min Miami Gardens, FL 20 mi · 30 min Miramar, FL 25 mi · 38 min Hialeah, FL 26 mi · 40 min Miami, FL 29 mi · 39 min West Palm Beach, FL 48 mi · 1h 6m