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Fort Lauderdale

Tarpon River

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    NG
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    NG
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Tarpon River is a neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tarpon River is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Tarpon River offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tarpon River there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Tarpon River tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tarpon River are above average.
About Tarpon River...
Population
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$242,188
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,162
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    44%
  • Own
    56%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
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    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$66,373
National
$55,322
Children
—
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    —
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    —
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    —
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
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    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
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    13%
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I love the weather and love living close to the beach. The one thing I don't like is the quality of people. I feel like most of the community here is superficial and not genuine. For the most part people here care about themselves and not helping others.
  • Oct 22 2015
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