City
Fort Lauderdale
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Florida
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 371 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$334,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,293
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Fort Lauderdale Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Fort Lauderdale
- grade A+
College Academy at Broward College
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 886 reviews
- grade A+
Pompano Beach Institute of International Studies
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 622 reviews
- grade A+
McFatter Technical College and High School
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 429 reviews
- grade A
Sheridan Technical Center - High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 134 reviews
- grade A
City of Pembroke Pines Charter High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 835 reviews
Top Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale
- grade A+
Pine Crest School - Fort Lauderdale Campus
- Rating 4.38 out of 5 128 reviews
- grade A+
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 696 reviews
- grade A
Westminster Academy
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 103 reviews
- grade A
Calvary Christian Academy
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 129 reviews
- grade A
Cardinal Gibbons High School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 307 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault311.7national 282.7
- Murder11.4national 6.1
- Rape50.3national 40.7
- Robbery220.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary690.1national 500.1
- Theft3,758.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft466.5national 284
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Working in Fort Lauderdale
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$59,450
National
$62,843Similar Places
Fort Lauderdale Reviews
Rating 4.21 out of 5 371 reviews
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Sunshine! Clear waters! Various cuisines! All in the beautiful city of Fort Lauderdale. As a tourist hot spot for people visiting by cruise or plane this city is as close to paradise as possible. With many art galleries and art walks to high end restaurants and shopping centers, you’ll always be entertained.
Even a simple walk can lead you to many art murals, a beautiful beachfront with various shops and restaurants, and at night all of downtown will light up your path.
We have playhouses that work hard to set up beautiful plays. And movie theaters with dine in options. There’s even a IMAX theater which is an impressive screen with surround sound speakers to immerse you in the new up and coming movie or a scientific documentary.
And if you’re a foodie, then you’re in luck as this city offers various cuisines and you may even find vegan or vegetarian restaurants too.
And all this can be reached with the mobile linked scooter, rentable city bikes, bus, train or even trolly.
Even a simple walk can lead you to many art murals, a beautiful beachfront with various shops and restaurants, and at night all of downtown will light up your path.
We have playhouses that work hard to set up beautiful plays. And movie theaters with dine in options. There’s even a IMAX theater which is an impressive screen with surround sound speakers to immerse you in the new up and coming movie or a scientific documentary.
And if you’re a foodie, then you’re in luck as this city offers various cuisines and you may even find vegan or vegetarian restaurants too.
And all this can be reached with the mobile linked scooter, rentable city bikes, bus, train or even trolly.
For a young adult like me, Fort Lauderdale has a lot to offer. Regardless of your profession, there is almost always a job right for you! Depending on the area you live in, living expenses can be quite extensive. The perks of living in this marvelous city definitely outweigh the cons. So many areas, such as Flagler Village, are up and coming (especially for those in my age range). New restaurants, roof top bars, fitness center, and many more high in demand places are being built ALL THE TIME here in Fort Lauderdale. It is any young persons dream, especially when you are trying to become who you are supposed to be.
I have lived in Ft. Lauderdale for five years and the socio-economic diversity in this city is quite vast. On one side you have the wealthy upperclass, but on the other hand you also have a fair amount of neighborhoods dedicated to lower income families. This difference greatly impacts the environment by teaching its inhabitants to coexist with different social classes and open each others hearts' to things such as charity and service. Additionally, its beaches are beautiful and harbor a grand ecosystem for sea turtles during hatching season. I recommend visiting this city, especially its beaches, for the warm climate and gorgeous waves.