Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

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Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

1. Coral Springs

Coral Springs, Florida is just a few short miles north of Fort Lauderdale and is a destination city for people who love...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

2. Dania Beach

Don't let the small-town appearance fool you; Dania Beach is a happening place. With close proximity to the airport,...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

3. Davie

Davie, Florida  has a lot of bragging rights. This place is Education Central, as it houses seven of Broward...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

4. Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach is an upscale neighborhood north of Fort Lauderdale that defines the true Florida experience. With easy...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

5. Downtown

Downtown Fort Lauderdale is where it all begins. With its gleaming highrises that house both businesses and spectacular...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

6. East Fort Lauderdale

This picturesque beachfront section of the city is where the vacationers flock. Here are the beautiful beaches, the...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

7. Hollywood

Hollywood is quintessential Florida. With its historic downtown and the newly-updated ArtsPark at Young...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

8. Las Olas

Las Olas Boulevard is the very heart and soul of Fort Lauderdale. Stretching from the beach at A1A  and...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

9. Plantation

Plantation is a leafy neighborhood a few miles west of Downtown Fort Lauderdale and accessible on I-595, Broward...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

10. Port Everglades

Port Everglades is clearly Fort Lauderdale's most bustling area and is world-known for its amazing cruise port. Here...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

11. Sunrise

With its ideal central location, world-class shopping, sports and entertainment venues, incredible restaurants and...

Best areas to live in fort lauderdale

13. Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors is known as the gay district, but it much more. While this island city does claim the majority of gay...

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  1. #1 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Weston

    Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    430 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Weston was the first place I moved to since moving to the US in 2018, having been here now for nearly 4 years I can truly say that this place is special. It's a fairly small city close to Fort....

    Read 430 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 70,965,

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  2. #2 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Downtown

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says I live in the downtown area of Broward county located by the police station, along with the county jail, and courts. so there is not too much crime in my area and police are great very responsive. so....

    Read 2 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 4,734,

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  3. #3 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Cooper City

    Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    111 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says I absolutely Love Cooper City, specially Rock Creek. Peaceful community, beautiful scenery, tons of parks and activities for the kids. Family oriented neighborhood with wonderful schools. If you are....

    Read 111 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 35,715,

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  5. #4 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Sailboat Bend

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Sailboat band is one of the best neighborhoods off of downtown Fort Lauderdale that I would suggest living if you want to be close to downtown and the beach. It’s literally only minutes away. The....

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 2,924,

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  6. #5 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Parkland

    Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    100 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Close to nature yet everything is close by. Excellent schools, safe community and a park on every block! People walk, run and bike here like nowhere else I have seen!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 32,878,

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  7. #6 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Birch Park

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 261,

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  8. #7 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Rio Vista

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Lovely neighborhood to live in. Neighbors are extremely friendly and are always greeting my family and I when we go for a walk. We feel safe walking here even if we go individually. The only....

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 2,675,

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  9. #8 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Victoria Park

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says Police presence is definitely strong. I can walk down the street at anytime and feel safe..

    Read 14 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 7,254,

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  10. #9 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Coral Ridge

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says The neighborhood is an oasis with wonderful mature vegetation.It is close to great restaurants,shopping,a state park and Fort Lauderdale beach..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 4,397,

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  11. #10 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Rivera Isles/Idlewyld

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 361,

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  12. #11 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Beverly Heights

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Close to nightlife on Las Olas, but plenty of green spaces to walk your dog or boat down the canal. Easy walk to stores and restaurants..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 434,

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  13. #12 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Las Olas Isles

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Visitor says Las Olas Isles is the picture of hope. It's a neighbor that helps you keep your dreams alive. Every time I glare at this neighborhood. I know education and hard-work is a key element to success. ....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 492,

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  14. #13 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Hendricks and Venice Isle

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 665,

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  15. #14 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Colee

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says Have yet to see any violent crime in the area.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 473,

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  16. #15 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Nurmi Isles

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 627,

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  17. #16 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Davie

    Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    420 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Davie is a warm city. Located in the heart of the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County area, it’s a large town with a small town feel. Davie is close to the nightlife of Fort Laud without being directly in....

    Read 420 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 105,594,

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  18. #17 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Flagler Village

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says You can't beat the proximity to both nightlife and the beach! Must-visit spots like Las Olas Boulevard, NSU Art Museum and Broward Center for the Performing Arts are just a few blocks away. The sense....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 3,570,

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  19. #18 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Coral Shores

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 360,

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  20. #19 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Plantation

    Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    235 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Former Resident says I lived here for about 3 years from 2006 to 2009. The weather was one of the best in the whole state of Florida except for the fall when there is constant rain. The shopping has come a long way. I....

    Read 235 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 94,366,

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  21. #20 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Coconut Creek

    Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    174 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Lived here over 25 years. Love North Coconut Creek! I feel safe here. Not afraid to go out in the middle of the night alone. Coconut Creek has definitely evolved since 1995! Our city is filled with....

    Read 174 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 60,935,

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  22. #21 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Bermuda Rivera

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 868,

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  23. #22 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Bay Colony

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 404,

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  25. #23 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Coral Ridge Country Club Estate

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 4,736,

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  26. #24 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Poinsettia Heights

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    10 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says Great and safe area but needs improvements in public transportation and education..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 2,827,

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  27. #25 Best Places to Live in Broward County.

    Tarpon River

    Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, FL,

    3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Love the community. Proximity to downtown, Las Olas Bvld and Ft. Lauderdale beach makes it very unique. A new Whole Food Supermarket will be opening in a couple a months only blocks aways from the....

    Read 3 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Population: 3,390,

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    Private School,

    ORLANDO, FL,

    PK, K-8,

    7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I have been so blessed to have my children at SJV for the past 6 years my kids look forward to school everyday the Academics are wonderful and Teachers are amazing they do Mass every Wednesday and my....

    Read 7 reviews.

    Students: 495,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

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    Private School,

    SANFORD, FL,

    PK, K-8,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says I went to All Souls Catholic school for a tour because I want my daughter to be a part of that institution. I was very pleased by the staff and what the school offer as education and safety. Most....

    Read 1 reviews.

    Students: 198,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

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What are the safest areas in Fort Lauderdale?

If you're moving to Fort Lauderdale, here are five safe, affordable neighborhoods you should consider!.
Coral Ridge..
Imperial Point..
Rio Vista..
Tarpon River..
Victoria Park..

What is the nice part of Fort Lauderdale?

Las Olas. Between downtown Fort Lauderdale and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean is Las Olas, one of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods. A visit to Las Olas allows visitors to see why Fort Lauderdale is known as “The Venice of America.” Here, Intracoastal Waterway canals wind through tropical flora.

Where should I live near Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods.
Coral Springs. Coral Springs, Florida is just a few short miles north of Fort Lauderdale and is a destination city for people who love... ... .
Dania Beach. ... .
Davie. ... .
Deerfield Beach. ... .
Downtown. ... .
East Fort Lauderdale. ... .
Hollywood. ... .
Las Olas..

Is Fort Lauderdale a good city to live in?

Fort Lauderdale is family-friendly A relatively safe place to live, find your fair share of family-friendly neighborhoods and homes as well as a highly ranked public school system.