Living in Lighthouse Point, FL

Explore Lighthouse Point and see how it fits the life you want to build.

10,600 Population Broward County County City Place Type Florida State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Lighthouse Point at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population10,600
Median Household Income$92,135
Median Home Value$688,400
Median Gross Rent$1,880
Median Age56.3
Average Household Size2.0
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home11.7%
Homeownership77.3%
Housing Vacancy14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Lighthouse Point is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Lighthouse Point Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lighthouse Point and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.3 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.4 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Lighthouse Point

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$688,400
Median Gross Rent$1,880
Homeownership77.3%
Housing Vacancy14.9%
Housing Value4.6/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Lighthouse Point, FL

Median Household Income$92,135
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home11.7%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly6.6/10
Income Strength8.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Lighthouse Point and how households are structured

Population10,600
Median Age56.3
Average Household Size2.0

Lighthouse Point is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Lighthouse Point

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Lighthouse Point point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High90.5°F
Average Winter Low60.4°F
Annual Rainfall65.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Lighthouse Point

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Lighthouse Point is located in Broward County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Broward County.

County Intelligence

Lighthouse Point & Broward County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Lighthouse Point is located in Broward County, Florida.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lighthouse Point.

Current NarrowTheList data for Lighthouse Point shows a population of about 10,600. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Broward County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lighthouse Point.

For someone considering a move to Lighthouse Point, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Hillsboro Beach, FL 0.6 miles away Deerfield Beach, FL 3.3 miles away Pompano Beach, FL 3.8 miles away Sea Ranch Lakes, FL 5.4 miles away Coconut Creek, FL 6.0 miles away Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 6.0 miles away Boca Raton, FL 6.6 miles away Margate, FL 7.9 miles away Oakland Park, FL 7.9 miles away Wilton Manors, FL 8.8 miles away Lazy Lake, FL 9.1 miles away Highland Beach, FL 9.4 miles away