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Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

Introduction to Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, in Broward county, is 1 mile N of Lauderhill, Florida (center to center) and 27 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is included in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,705 people lived in Lauderdale Lakes.

Lauderdale Lakes History

The Lauderdale Lakes city was incorporated on June 22, 1961, by a charter approved by the State Legislature. It is in the heart of the Broward County, centered at the crossroads of State Road 7 and Oakland Park Boulevard. The community was basically rural, but has of late grown into a vibrant community boasting a diverse population, economic vitality and beautiful neighborhoods surrounded by sparkling lakes.

Lauderdale Lakes and nearby Attractions

  • Bonnet House
  • Temple Aron Kodesh
  • Inverness Plaza
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
  • Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
  • Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

Things To Do In Lauderdale Lakes

The city of Lauderdale Lakes boasts of several important historical sites like the Bonnet House and the Stranahan House. There are also quite a few museums that would interest the art lovers. The Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and the Oleta River State Park provide some amazing recreational facilities for the visitors. Apart from this, visitors would also find the Fairchild Tropical Garden, the Flamingo Gardens, the Butterfly World, and the Miami Seaquarium and Metrozoo intriguing.

Lauderdale Lakes Transportation

The closest airport is Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport.

Lauderdale Lakes Higher Education

Keiser College has a campus in nearby Fort Lauderdale.

High Points

Lauderdale Lakes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

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Comparative Profile of Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Comparing Lauderdale Lakes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens106
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime13

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