Miami metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
$799,000Median listing price
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About Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (LBTS) is a small beach town on a barrier island in Broward County, incorporated November 30, 1927, 33 miles north of Miami. With a 2020 census population of 6,198, it is known as "Florida's Beach Diving Capital" for its near-shore coral reefs, with scuba diving right off the beach including the SS Copenhagen wreck, a Florida archaeological underwater preserve on the National Register. The town keeps a village feel with low-rise buildings, mid-century modern hotels, Anglin's Square, and Datura Avenue beach portals.
Home prices in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
The median listing price in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is $799,000.
Top places in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- 1. Anglin's Square
- 2. Commercial Boulevard beachfront
- 3. Anglin's Fishing Pier (historic; verify current status before visiting)
- 4. SS Copenhagen wreck
- 5. El Prado Park
- 6. Datura Avenue beach portals
- 7. Jarvis Hall
Commuting from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Lauderdale: 15–20 minutes (traffic-dependent; A1A south). Nearest Tri-Rail stations are in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
The median listing price in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is $799,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Fort Lauderdale: 15–20 minutes (traffic-dependent; A1A south). Nearest Tri-Rail stations are in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.