Whether you're thinking about investments or homes in Fort Lauderdale, you can scarcely go wrong. The city has long roots in south Florida history, reaching back to the days of the Seminole Wars in the 1820s and 1830s. With some 20-odd miles of beautiful Atlantic beaches, a year-round tropical climate, and a host of convenient attractions, homes in Fort Lauderdale are a grand place either to call live or visit.

If raising a family is on your mind as you look at homes in Fort Lauderdale, you'll be comfortable with the strong school system and various universities and professional schools in the immediate area. Its diverse population is solidly educated--80 percent with a high school diploma, 30 percent with a college degree, and 11 percent with a graduate degree. Getting around south Florida is also convenient. Interstates 95 and 75 make access to nearby attractions and three international airports very easy indeed.

Popularized after the 1960s spring break movie Where the Boys Are, Fort Lauderdale has been popular ever since among visitors of all ages. Attractions include its 165 miles of navigable waterways, which earn it the nickname of the Venice of Florida, a botanical garden and aviary, Flamingo Gardens, and various museums of art and archaeology. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling, and a busy marine industry keep water lovers happy.

Homes in Fort Lauderdale FAQ

Fort Lauderdale city's population of some 153,000 lives in--at the time of the U.S. census of 2000--approximately 68,500 residential dwellings. Some 38,000 of these are owner occupied, and the remaining 30,500 renter occupied. The majority of Fort Lauderdale homes were built since the 1960s. Median house value in 2000 was about $150,000. A realtor will have realistic market prices at his or her fingertips, but expect a range from about $150,000 on up to $500,000.