Homes, values and local insight for Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. Typical home value $511,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of America for its 165 miles of inland waterways. It is known for its beaches, Las Olas Boulevard, and boating, and it hosts the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show every fall. Port Everglades sits at the city's southern edge.
The city is named for Major William Lauderdale, who led Tennessee Volunteers through Florida during the Second Seminole War in 1838. Frank and Ivy Stranahan built their trading post home on the New River in 1901, now the city's oldest surviving structure. Fort Lauderdale incorporated on March 27, 1911. Fort Lauderdale is Broward County's largest city, with about 186,000 residents across roughly 36 square miles. Daily life runs on the water, from the New River downtown to the Intracoastal and the beach.
Established residential neighborhood of about 1,000 homes south of downtown, running from Rio Vista Boulevard north to the New River. Home to Virginia Young Park and an active civic association that hosts movie nights and car shows. ( source )
Neighborhood established in 1916 that keeps much of its Old Florida charm. Older homes sit beside newer estate properties, and residents can walk to shopping, dining, and the beach. ( source )
One of the city's designated historic districts, on the New River west of downtown. Exterior changes and new construction need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Board. ( source )
Neighborhood near downtown and the waterways. The city lists it as a priority area for tidal flooding improvements under its Stormwater Master Plan. ( source )
Neighborhood just south of downtown bounded by the New River on the north and west, Andrews Avenue on the east, and Davie Boulevard on the south. ( source )
Northeast Fort Lauderdale community built in phases through the 1960s, once featured in Life Magazine in 1962. The civic association runs farmers markets and seasonal festivals. ( source )
Oceanfront stretch in the city's north end lined with high-rise condominiums, with beach, dining, and shopping within walking distance. ( source )
Oceanfront dining and a live piano bar in a 1927 building, the oldest remaining beachfront structure on Fort Lauderdale Beach. ( source )
American diner · W. State Road 84A locals' diner since 1967, open 24 hours at its State Road 84 location, known for breakfast. ( source )
Seafood · Anglers AvenueStarted as a roadhouse saloon about 60 years ago. Famous for its garlic crabs. ( source )
Polynesian · N. Federal HighwayTiki restaurant open since 1956 with Polynesian dinner shows and classic rum cocktails. ( source )
Seafood and American · NE 32nd Avenue on the IntracoastalOn the Intracoastal since 1982. Locals order the coconut shrimp and come by boat for weekend brunch. ( source )
Seafood · SE 15th Street, Lauderdale MarinaWaterfront seafood inside Lauderdale Marina, with an upstairs dining room and a casual dockside bar downstairs. ( source )
Seafood raw bar · Near Port EvergladesCasual waterfront spot known for oysters and clams, with a history going back to the Where the Boys Are era. ( source )
Seafood · Seabreeze BoulevardIntracoastal views with oysters, lobster rolls, and peel-and-eat shrimp. Boat docking available. ( source )
Beach bar at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A, open since 1938, with live music most nights. ( source )
Open-air bar on the New River at 20 W Las Olas Blvd with DJs, food vendors, and themed nights Thursday through Sunday. ( source )
Downtown music club running since 2004, booking punk, rap, metal, and more. ( source )
Brewery and gastropub in the restored Snyder Stables building, with house beer, trivia, comedy, and run club meetups. ( source )
Food hall and entertainment complex at 115 NW 6th Street with a brewery, distillery, craft cocktails, and axe throwing. ( source )
Tree-lined street of boutiques, galleries, and restaurants running from downtown toward the beach. Shops include Warby Parker and Carroll's Jewelers. ( source )
Indoor mall with department stores, fashion retailers, and restaurants such as Truluck's. ( source )
Outlet mall in neighboring Sunrise with 320 plus stores and restaurants, including luxury outlets. ( source )
102-acre open-air mixed-use center in Dania Beach with shops like Lululemon and Warby Parker, plus games and dining. ( source )
Fort Lauderdale's Central Park between the ocean and the Intracoastal. Hiking, biking, paddling, and beach access across A1A. Open 8 a.m. to sunset. ( source )
in townTwo-mile beachfront promenade with the signature wave wall, plus rentals for paddleboarding, snorkeling, and parasailing. ( source )
in townDowntown walkway along the New River linking 10 parks, with a free jazz brunch the first Sunday of each month at Esplanade Park. ( source )
about 3 miles straight-lineBeach state park just south of Port Everglades, formerly John U. Lloyd Beach State Park. Swimming, snorkeling, and paddling on mangrove-lined Whiskey Creek. ( source )
about 27 miles straight-line145,188 acres of northern Everglades with trails, paddling, and more than 250 bird species. ( source )
about 47 miles straight-line to Shark Valley1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitat. Shark Valley is known for biking the park road. ( source )
about 47 miles straight-lineA park that is 95% water, protecting coral reefs, mangroves, and the northernmost Florida Keys. Dante Fascell Visitor Center is in Homestead. ( source )
Historic beachfront estate of artists Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, with art collections and gardens. Open Tuesday through Sunday. ( source )
Built in 1901 on the New River, the city's oldest surviving structure. It served as a trading post, post office, and town hall. ( source )
Art museum at One East Las Olas Boulevard with the Glackens collection. Free admission the first Thursday of each month. ( source )
Downtown science museum with hands-on exhibits, Florida Ecoscapes animal encounters, and the AutoNation IMAX theater. ( source )
Downtown theater on the New River presenting Broadway tours, opera, ballet, and concerts, with more than 700 performances a year. ( source )
Billed as the world's largest in-water boat show, with more than 1,300 boats across seven locations including Bahia Mar and Pier Sixty-Six. ( source )
DecemberLighted boat parade along a 12-mile route that kicks off the holiday season. ( source )
AprilThree-day country, rock, and roots festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach with an ocean conservation focus. ( source )
MayMilitary and civilian flight demonstrations over the beach. The Blue Angels are scheduled for 2027. ( source )
JanuaryRiverwalk festival with stone crab, seafood, and live hermit crab races. ( source )
Bayview Elementary, Harbordale Elementary, Croissant Park Elementary, Bennett Elementary, Virginia Shuman Young Montessori
MiddleNew River Middle, Sunrise Middle
HighFort Lauderdale High School, Stranahan High School
PrivatePine Crest School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
I-95, I-595, Florida's Turnpike, US-1 (Federal Highway), State Road 84, and A1A along the beach
AirportsFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), about 15 minutes from downtown. Miami International (MIA) is about 40 minutes and Palm Beach International (PBI) about 55 minutes.
Miami: about 40 min West Palm Beach: about 55 min Boca Raton: about 30 min Hollywood: about 20 minRyan and Megan Winslow, broker owners of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
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The typical home in Fort Lauderdale is worth $511,000, 21% above the Broward County typical value of $423,000 and 36% above the Florida typical value of $375,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Fort Lauderdale, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Fort Lauderdale moved +23.9% over five years and +70.7% over ten.
Median gross rent in Fort Lauderdale. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Fort Lauderdale lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale.
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Area guide →See the full Broward County real estate guide or the Florida real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Fort Lauderdale was $511,000 in August 2026, -1.3% over the past year.
Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, Florida.
About 190,641 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 182,644 in 2020.
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54% of occupied homes in Fort Lauderdale are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Numbers update as new data is released. Talk to Ryan and Megan for current sold prices on your street.
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