How many renters in Fort Lauderdale, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.2% (±3.2 points) of renting households in Fort Lauderdale, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.2% (±3.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.4% (±2.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.6% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Lauderdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Lauderdale | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.5% (±1.3 points) | 5.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±1.7 points) | 8.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±1.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±1.8 points) | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.4% (±2.9 points) | 55.4% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fort Lauderdale against Broward County, its state and the nation
| Fort Lauderdale | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.2% (±3.2 points) | 65.2% (±1.2 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.4% (±2.9 points) | 55.4% (±1.0 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.6% (±1.7 points) | 38.3% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,606 (±$3,113) | $57,896 (±$1,306) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,854 (±$39) | $1,907 (±$16) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fort Lauderdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Broward County (65.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Broward County, Fort Lauderdale ranks 31 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 440 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fort Lauderdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | — | 58.2% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Lazy Lake | 1.0 mi | 12.5% (±104.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton Manors | 1.3 mi | 61.4% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Park | 1.9 mi | 74.6% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 2.1 mi | 69.0% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Park | 2.3 mi | 57.1% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boulevard Gardens | 2.3 mi | 100.0% (±46.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Park | 2.6 mi | 62.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 3.8 mi | 73.2% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lauderdale Lakes, FL (73.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oakland Park | 62.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 26 | Hallandale Beach | 61.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 27 | Wilton Manors | 61.4% (±9.8 points) |
| 28 | Pembroke Park | 60.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 29 | Broadview Park | 60.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 30 | Hillsboro Beach | 59.4% (±24.4 points) |
| 31 | Fort Lauderdale | 58.2% (±3.2 points) |
| 32 | Lighthouse Point | 58.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 33 | Coconut Creek | 57.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 34 | Washington Park | 57.1% (±44.4 points) |
| 35 | Sea Ranch Lakes | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 36 | Lazy Lake | 12.5% (±104.1 points) |
Showing 12 of 36 places in Broward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Lauderdale
Are renters in Fort Lauderdale rent-burdened?
58.2% of renting households in Fort Lauderdale pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fort Lauderdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Lauderdale, FL spends 34.6% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lauderdale city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Lauderdale city, Florida (place:24000, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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