FORT LAUDERDALE
Residential Properties in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Explore residential properties throughout Fort Lauderdale with Chase Farache, a South Florida Realtor helping buyers, renters, sellers, and investors navigate one of Broward County’s most recognizable coastal housing markets. Whether you are searching for luxury homes in South Florida, waterfront homes, condos for sale, or a residence near Las Olas, learn about Fort Lauderdale below and browse current home listings farther down this page.
Living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale combines oceanfront condominiums, waterfront estates, boating communities, downtown apartments, historic neighborhoods, luxury high-rises, townhomes, rentals, and established single-family communities. Buyers can explore residential properties in South Florida while comparing Fort Lauderdale with Pompano Beach residential properties, Lighthouse Point residential properties, Oakland Park residential properties, and Wilton Manors residential properties.
Buying in Fort Lauderdale
Buyers can choose from waterfront estates, beachfront condos, downtown high-rises, historic homes, gated communities, townhomes, investment residences, and traditional single-family properties.
Renting in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale offers downtown apartments, waterfront condos, seasonal rentals, annual leases, townhomes, luxury residences, and single-family rental homes.
Selling in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale attracts local buyers, relocating professionals, seasonal residents, boating enthusiasts, luxury buyers, retirees, renters, and residential investors.
Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods and Communities
Fort Lauderdale includes waterfront communities, beach neighborhoods, downtown high-rises, historic residential districts, urban apartments, gated estates, townhome developments, and suburban single-family neighborhoods.
Las Olas Isles
Las Olas Isles is known for waterfront residences, canal access, private docks, boating opportunities, luxury homes, and proximity to Las Olas Boulevard.
Victoria Park
Victoria Park offers established homes, townhomes, condominiums, tree-lined streets, parks, and convenient access to downtown, Las Olas Boulevard, shopping, dining, and the beach.
Rio Vista
Rio Vista is an established residential neighborhood featuring tree-lined streets, luxury homes, waterfront properties, and access to downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Intracoastal.
Coral Ridge
Coral Ridge includes single-family homes, waterfront residences, condominiums, townhomes, golf-area properties, and access to shopping, dining, schools, beaches, and boating.
Harbor Beach
Harbor Beach is associated with gated luxury residences, deep-water dockage, boating access, waterfront estates, and proximity to the ocean and Port Everglades.
Flagler Village
Flagler Village offers apartments, condominiums, newer residential developments, dining, cafes, creative businesses, and convenient access to downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Residential Property Types in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale offers housing for luxury buyers, boat owners, first-time buyers, renters, families, retirees, investors, seasonal residents, and people relocating to Broward County. Explore the categories below and browse available listings farther down the page.
Luxury Homes
Explore waterfront estates, gated residences, custom homes, beach properties, downtown penthouses, and other luxury homes in South Florida.
Waterfront Homes
Browse canal-front homes, deep-water residences, private-dock properties, Intracoastal estates, and waterfront homes in South Florida.
Condos for Sale
Discover downtown towers, beachfront buildings, waterfront condominiums, luxury developments, and condos for sale in South Florida.
Townhomes for Sale
Compare gated townhomes, urban residences, newer developments, maintenance-friendly properties, and townhomes for sale in South Florida.
New Construction Homes
Review modern condominiums, newly built townhomes, custom homes, residential developments, and new construction homes in South Florida.
Investment Properties
Evaluate rental demand, association rules, lease restrictions, insurance, location, expenses, and investment properties in South Florida.
Lifestyle Around Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale provides access to the Atlantic Ocean, beaches, waterways, boating, Las Olas Boulevard, Riverwalk, restaurants, shopping, arts, parks, airports, rail service, and nearby Broward County communities.
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach provides ocean access near condominiums, hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment, and coastal residential communities.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
The park offers trails, green space, recreation, natural areas, and access between the beach and Intracoastal Waterway.
Nearby Coastal Cities
Residents can also explore beaches and homes in Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, and Deerfield Beach.
Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Boulevard is a central destination for restaurants, boutiques, galleries, events, nightlife, offices, and downtown residential living.
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
Riverwalk follows the New River through downtown and connects cultural attractions, parks, dining, entertainment, and waterfront public spaces.
Downtown Residences
Buyers and renters can explore apartments, luxury condos, high-rise residences, townhomes, and newer developments near downtown employment and entertainment.
Intracoastal Waterway
The Intracoastal supports boating, waterfront living, marinas, restaurants, private docks, and access between local waterways and the ocean.
Residential Canals
Fort Lauderdale’s canal network helps create a broad selection of waterfront neighborhoods and private-dock residences.
Boating Considerations
Buyers should review dockage, seawalls, fixed bridges, water depth, boat size, insurance, maintenance, and ocean access before purchasing a waterfront property.
Parks and Green Space
Residents have access to neighborhood parks, waterfront areas, playgrounds, sports facilities, trails, dog parks, and community recreation.
Arts and Culture
Downtown Fort Lauderdale includes museums, theaters, galleries, performance spaces, public events, and cultural attractions.
Dining and Entertainment
Las Olas, the beach, downtown, Flagler Village, and surrounding districts offer restaurants, cafes, nightlife, shops, and local entertainment.
Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail Station
The Tri-Rail station at 200 SW 21st Terrace provides regional rail, free commuter parking, bus connections, and access near Broward Boulevard.
Cypress Creek Station
The Cypress Creek Tri-Rail station at 5910 NW 9th Avenue supports northern Fort Lauderdale commuters and includes free commuter parking and bus connections.
Regional Connections
I-95 connects Fort Lauderdale with Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and other South Florida communities, while Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport supports national and international travel.
Verified Fort Lauderdale Facts
These housing, education, demographic, and population figures are based on the latest available U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts information for Fort Lauderdale.
Owner-Occupied
An estimated 54.1% of occupied housing units were owner-occupied during the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 reporting period.
Bachelor’s Degree+
Approximately 40.8% of residents age 25 and older held a bachelor’s degree or higher during the 2020–2024 period.
Residents Age 65+
Approximately 19.6% of Fort Lauderdale residents were age 65 or older according to the latest Census QuickFacts figures.
Fort Lauderdale Residential Market Profile
Fort Lauderdale had an estimated population of 188,677 in 2025 and approximately 80,999 households during the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 reporting period. Select a category below to explore verified housing and resident information.
Housing Figures
Owner-Occupied Home Value
The Census Bureau reported a median value of $486,700 for owner-occupied housing units during the 2020–2024 period. Current listings vary by property type, waterfront access, neighborhood, condition, amenities, insurance, and market timing.
Rental Housing
The reported median gross rent was $1,854 for 2020–2024. Browse current rental properties in South Florida or ask Chase about available Fort Lauderdale rentals.
Resident Profile
Household Income
The median household income was estimated at $83,130 in 2024 dollars for the 2020–2024 period, while per-capita income was estimated at $59,629.
Commute Profile
The Census Bureau reported an average travel time to work of approximately 26.1 minutes for workers age 16 and older during the 2020–2024 period.
Population Growth
Fort Lauderdale’s estimated population increased by approximately 3.3% between the April 2020 population estimate base and July 2025.
Residential Density
The city had approximately 5,284 residents per square mile in the 2020 Census across roughly 34.59 square miles of land.
South Florida Access
Fort Lauderdale sits between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County, providing access to beaches, employment centers, airports, ports, rail service, and neighboring markets such as Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach.
Schools and Education in Fort Lauderdale
School boundaries, academic programs, admissions requirements, commute times, and proximity to colleges can affect a residential search. Buyers should independently verify current information directly with each school or the appropriate school district.
Broward County Public Schools
Fort Lauderdale properties may be served by different schools based on the home’s exact address and current attendance boundaries. Families should verify assignments before purchasing or renting.
Private School Options
Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward County communities provide access to private educational options that families can research by location, grade level, curriculum, tuition, and admissions.
Colleges and Universities
Residents have access to higher-education institutions throughout Broward County and nearby South Florida, supporting student, employee, and college rental demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Lauderdale offers waterfront estates, beach condos, downtown high-rises, townhomes, historic residences, gated homes, and suburban single-family properties. Chase can help you buy a home in South Florida and compare Fort Lauderdale with Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors.
Buyers can explore luxury homes, waterfront homes, condos for sale, townhomes for sale, downtown residences, beach properties, gated homes, and traditional single-family residences.
Yes. Chase can help renters explore rental properties in South Florida, including apartments, condominiums, townhomes, waterfront rentals, seasonal residences, annual leases, and single-family homes.
Opportunities depend on financing, budget, insurance, association fees, property condition, neighborhood, and current inventory. Chase provides first-time home buyer guidance in South Florida and can help buyers compare condos, townhomes, and single-family properties.
Waterfront buyers should evaluate the seawall, dock, water depth, fixed bridges, boat size, canal access, flood considerations, insurance, maintenance, and property condition. Chase can help you explore waterfront homes in South Florida that align with your goals.
Fort Lauderdale offers condos, townhomes, apartments, seasonal residences, annual rentals, waterfront homes, and downtown properties that may interest investors. Buyers should review rental rules, association restrictions, insurance, expenses, demand, and investment properties in South Florida.
Chase can help evaluate local competition, prepare your property, establish a pricing strategy, market the listing, communicate with buyers, negotiate offers, and sell your home in South Florida.
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