There are 26 independent living communities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Independent living costs in Florida range from around $16 to $145 daily, with an average expenditure running around $55. The monthly expense averages around $1,650 and ranges between $467 and $4,356. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $19,800, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Fort Lauderdale, FL generally ranges from as little as $550 per month up to $3,163 per month. The median cost is around $1,513 per month, or around $18,150 annually.
Fort Lauderdale is a large city in Broward County, Florida. It is included in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metropolitan statistical area. It is the 4th largest city in the state. While the city contains 765,608 residents, the surrounding metropolitan area includes a population of 4,379,209. The senior community makes up 26% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Fort Lauderdale is 76. The city has a mean per capita income of $31,000 and a mean household income is $57,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is around 10.39% and the average home price is $220,500, which is relatively higher than the Florida average of $208,500.
Fort Lauderdale has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very high levels of rainfall each year. Fort Lauderdale has a higher than average crime rate, moderate water quality, and better than average air quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.