Lighthouse Point

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Lighthouse Point, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,343

Population

10,621

Renter Mix

23% Rent

Unwind in a boater’s paradise

Waterfront Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Active Convenient

Lighthouse Point is a small waterfront city in Broward County where the Intracoastal Waterway practically doubles as a backyard. Tucked between Deerfield Beach to the north and Pompano Beach to the west and south, this compact city spans just 2.4 square miles yet packs in an impressive amount of character. Daily life here revolves around the water, with paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and snorkeling all within easy reach. The city's annual events, including Keeper Days, Concerts in the Park, and Lighthouse A'Glow, give residents regular reasons to gather and connect. Getting around is straightforward thanks to quick access to A1A, U.S. 1, and I-95.

The rental landscape in Lighthouse Point leans toward low-rise apartment communities, garden-style units, and spacious townhomes that reflect the area's laid-back coastal character. Renters looking for something a little livelier will appreciate the short drive to Pompano Beach's dining and entertainment scene. The city takes its name from the nearby Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, a historic structure that still stands in neighboring Hillsboro Beach and serves as a quiet reminder of the area's deep maritime roots.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$86,176

Average: $122,960

Education

4,552

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,484

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

53 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

16%

Over 65

29%

Housing Distribution

Lighthouse Point has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lighthouse Point, FL is $1,343 for one bedroom, $1,818 for two bedrooms, and $4,802 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lighthouse Point has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,343/month
516 Sq Ft
House
$11,668/month
2,299 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,797/month
995 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Deerfield Island Park
  • Tradewinds Park & Stables
  • Deerfield Beach Arboretum
  • Butterfly World
  • Children's Science Explorium

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Palm Beach 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.