Median Age
64 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
8%
Over 65
49%
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,753
Population
10,034
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A beach resort community with an unmistakable small-town vibe
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Coastal
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Ocean
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Tucked onto a narrow barrier island between Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a small Broward County town where the beach is never more than a few blocks away. Life moves at a slower pace than in the surrounding metro, with Commercial Boulevard serving as the town's social spine. The street stretches toward the Atlantic and ends at Anglin's Fishing Pier, a longtime gathering spot where locals cast lines at sunrise. Shops, casual eateries, and waterfront bars line the corridor, keeping daily needs within easy reach on foot or by bike. Fort Lauderdale's dining, nightlife, and business districts sit minutes away across the Intracoastal Waterway.
The rental landscape leans toward low-rise apartment communities, beachside condos, and bungalow-style units reflecting the town's relaxed coastal character. High-rise towers are rare, giving the area an open feel that larger beach cities often lose. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hosts an annual reef awareness event spotlighting its offshore coral reef, one of the few remaining natural reefs along Florida's southeastern coastline and a snorkeling destination that draws divers statewide.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,919
Average: $124,387
Education
5,173
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,458
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is $1,602 for a studio, $1,753 for one bedroom, and $2,743 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,753/month
459 Sq Ft
House
$10,456/month
2,091 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,780/month
1,175 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- Holiday Park
- Museum of Discovery and Science
- Fern Forest Nature Center
- Butterfly World
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
- Miami International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.