The story of this market
The typical home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida sells for about $477,500, or $378 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 74 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,700 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Fort Lauderdale housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median sale price of $477,500. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline of 0.6%, the market maintains a healthy level of activity with 6.7 months of supply. Sustained demand for coastal property continues to support the market despite broader economic headwinds.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Fort Lauderdale yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 12 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 81 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 3.11% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 13.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Xtreme Action Park4.64.9 mi
- Jungle Island4.123.3 mi
- C.B. Smith Park4.613.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hollywood4.15.9 mi
- Paradox Museum Miami4.822.6 mi
- Hard Rock Stadium4.613 mi
- Kaseya Center4.723.8 mi
- Wynwood Walls4.722.5 mi
- Amerant Bank Arena4.611.9 mi
- Chase Stadium4.55.1 mi
- Hollywood Beach Broadwalk4.77.8 mi
- Broward Mall4.37.3 mi
- Haulover Nude Beach4.814.1 mi
- Gulfstream Park Racing4.510 mi
- Museum of Discovery and Science4.50.7 mi
- Wynwood Walls4.722.5 mi
- Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science4.423.5 mi
- MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM4.623.8 mi
- Pérez Art Museum Miami4.523.4 mi
- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens4.821.2 mi
- Haulover Nude Beach4.814.1 mi
- Flamingo Gardens4.711.4 mi
- Oleta River State Park4.614.4 mi
- Butterfly World4.710.3 mi
- Sugar Sand Park4.815.5 mi
- Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center4.62.5 mi
- Rendezvous4.53 mi
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina4.52 mi
- Yacht Haven Park & Marina – South Florida’s Motorcoach & Yachting Resort.4.33.2 mi
- Lauderdale Yacht Club4.71.3 mi
- Topgolf Miami Gardens4.313.8 mi
- Topgolf Pompano Beach4.37.1 mi
- Jacaranda Golf Club4.58.4 mi
- Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club4.36.5 mi
- The Club At Emerald Hills46.3 mi
- Sawgrass Mills4.611.6 mi
- Aventura Mall4.611.4 mi
- Pembroke Lakes Mall4.512.9 mi
- The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale4.31.8 mi
- Broward Mall4.37.3 mi
- Miami International Airport3.924.5 mi
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport4.616.8 mi
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport4.55.8 mi
- Banyan Air Service4.75.4 mi
- Hialeah Executive Motel3.522.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A premier destination for dining, shopping, and entertainment that serves as a major cultural and economic anchor for the city.
A world-renowned coastal attraction that drives significant tourism and supports high property values in adjacent neighborhoods.
A major global gateway for cruise lines and international trade, serving as a primary economic engine for the region.
A significant urban green space providing recreational access to the Intracoastal Waterway and preserving local biodiversity.
Fort Lauderdale is well-suited for a diverse mix of residents, including families seeking coastal amenities, commuters working in the broader South Florida economy, and investors attracted to the city's high-demand rental market. The city's blend of urban infrastructure and beach-side lifestyle makes it a versatile choice for those prioritizing both accessibility and leisure.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-95 and I-595, facilitating regional connectivity. Public transit options include bus networks and commuter rail links that support the daily commute to employment hubs in Miami and West Palm Beach.
The rental market in Fort Lauderdale is highly competitive with approximately 4,100 active rental listings, reflecting significant depth and demand. Rent trajectories remain elevated, and the city experiences pressure from both long-term residents and a robust short-term rental presence common in coastal Florida markets.
Fort Lauderdale's economy is anchored by tourism, marine industries, and international trade through Port Everglades. The city maintains a diverse industry mix with strong momentum in professional services and hospitality.
The city is currently undergoing significant urban infill and riverfront redevelopment projects aimed at increasing housing density and modernizing commercial infrastructure.
Parcels in Fort Lauderdale are subject to various special districts, including municipal utility districts and regional flood control authorities managed at the county level.
Property insurance in the area is characterized by high premiums due to coastal hazard exposure, necessitating careful risk assessment for property owners.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.