Miami metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Fort Lauderdale, FL
$669,900Median listing price
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About Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is the county seat and most populous city of Broward County, Florida, established March 27, 1911, and named for forts built during the Second Seminole War. With a 2020 census population of 182,760, it is the 10th-most populous city in Florida. Known as the "Venice of America" for its 165 miles of inland waterways, it is also the "yachting capital of the world," with over 50,000 registered yachts and 100 marinas; Port Everglades is the world's third-busiest cruise port.
Home prices in Fort Lauderdale
The median listing price in Fort Lauderdale is $669,900.
Top places in Fort Lauderdale
- 1. Las Olas Boulevard
- 2. Fort Lauderdale Beach
- 3. Riverwalk / Las Olas Riverfront
- 4. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
- 5. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
- 6. Museum of Discovery and Science
- 7. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- 8. Stranahan House
Commuting from Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale is the commute destination for this region: downtown Fort Lauderdale serves as the central business district. Most trips within the city are about 10–20 minutes (traffic-dependent), and Brightline and Tri-Rail both serve downtown with direct rail to Miami.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median listing price in Fort Lauderdale is $669,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Fort Lauderdale is the commute destination for this region: downtown Fort Lauderdale serves as the central business district. Most trips within the city are about 10–20 minutes (traffic-dependent), and Brightline and Tri-Rail both serve downtown with direct rail to Miami.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.