Fort Lauderdale
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Fort Lauderdale is a lively coastal city known for its scenic waterways, sandy beaches, and laid-back lifestyle. With a mix of artsy districts, nightlife hotspots, and tranquil residential neighborhoods, it's a haven for both relaxation and entertainment.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
182,760
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
26.12°, -80.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
67
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$5,130
Local Cost
$2,680
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
22.0°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
5.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1326 mm
Internet Speed
291 Mbps
Upload
186 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
71
Coworking
1
Cafes
19
Nightlife
22
Parks
29
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FLL
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 105 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.