North Lauderdale, FL

North Lauderdale, Florida

Introduction to North Lauderdale, Florida

North Lauderdale, Florida, in Broward county, is 1 miles E of Tamarac, Florida (center to center) and 30 miles N of Miami, Florida. It's part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area. The city has an ethnically diverse population. It includes the first Municipal Charter High School in the nation. The climate is pleasant for most of the year.

North Lauderdale History

North Lauderdale was initially conceived as "The City of Tomorrow" by the renowned architect Morris Lapidus. It was incorporated in 1963. The county had been a prominent agricultural area but substantial development, beginning in the mid 1970's has significantly changed the region.

North Lauderdale and nearby Attractions

• North Lauderdale Days
• Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
• Eggstravaganza
• Family Concerts
• Museum of Art
• Museum of Discovery and Science
• Stranahan House
• Young at Art Children's Museum

North Lauderdale Activities

North Lauderdale features a large number of parks for a town its size. The popular Biscayne National Park is nearby and includes interesting mangroves and offers clear water for those who enjoy snorkeling. The well known Everglades National Park is close enough to be visited by residents. Flamingo Gardens, a notable botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary and the impressive Butterfly World are located in the county. The nearby Fort Lauderdale offers beautiful beaches and is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving due to its excellent natural reefs. The region is well known for its large number of quality golf courses.

North Lauderdale Higher Education

Florida International University, Broward College, Florida Atlantic University, Keiser University and the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are located in the region.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of North Lauderdale, FL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

North Lauderdale Almanac

North Lauderdale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Lauderdale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Lauderdale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Lauderdale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in North Lauderdale

North Lauderdale High Schools (2004)

N. LAUDERDALE ACADEMY CHARTER
7101 KIMBERLY BOULEVARD
954-720-0299
A charter school.
Serves 747 students.

North Lauderdale Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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