Results: Affordability
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| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 30% AMI or less | 9,087 | 9,695 | 78,695 |
| Broward County | 30.01-50% AMI | 18,227 | 27,751 | 49,179 |
| Broward County | 50.01-80% AMI | 54,339 | 64,174 | 26,285 |
| Broward County | 80.01-100% AMI | 50,327 | 28,543 | 4,439 |
| Broward County | Greater than 100% AMI | 310,409 | 35,386 | 4,491 |
Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida
| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 30% AMI or less | 4,717 | 2,484 | 43,753 |
| Broward County | 30.01-50% AMI | 2,746 | 14,359 | 32,747 |
| Broward County | 50.01-80% AMI | 15,332 | 42,344 | 13,042 |
| Broward County | 80.01-100% AMI | 20,001 | 15,269 | 1,080 |
| Broward County | Greater than 100% AMI | 81,170 | 10,817 | 585 |
Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida
| Geography | Household Income | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 30% AMI or less | 4,370 | 7,211 | 34,942 |
| Broward County | 30.01-50% AMI | 15,481 | 13,392 | 16,432 |
| Broward County | 50.01-80% AMI | 39,007 | 21,830 | 13,243 |
| Broward County | 80.01-100% AMI | 30,326 | 13,274 | 3,359 |
| Broward County | Greater than 100% AMI | 229,239 | 24,569 | 3,906 |
Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, based on U.S. Department of Housing Development, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset and population projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida
| Geography | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 68% | 69% | 67% | 61% | 64% |
Notes: 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, 2000 Census, 2010 Census, 2020 Census, and 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | Owner Median Income ($) | Margin of Error (+/-) | Renter Median Income ($) | Margin of Error (+/-) | All Households | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 96825 | 4288 | 61423 | 1794 | 81488 | 1335 |
Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | <$200 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $200-$299 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $300-$399 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $400-$499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $500-$599 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $600-$699 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $700-$799 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $800-$899 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $900-$999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1,000-$1,249 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1,250-$1,499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1,500-$1,999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $2,000-$2,499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $2,500-$2,999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $3,000-$3,499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $3,500-$3,999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | >$4,000 | Margin of Error (+/-) | Total | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 494 | 431 | 338 | 286 | - | - | - | - | 636 | 381 | 855 | 662 | 995 | 674 | 3723 | 1146 | 2287 | 937 | 10145 | 2323 | 15391 | 2275 | 42385 | 3672 | 44516 | 3734 | 42361 | 4015 | 33555 | 3325 | 21898 | 3263 | 59302 | 3964 | 279445 | 8805 |
Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | <$100 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $100-$149 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $150-$199 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $200-$249 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $250-$299 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $300-$349 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $350-$399 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $400-$499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $500-$599 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $600-$699 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $700-$799 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $800-$899 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $900-$999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1000-$1099 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1100-$1199 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1200-$1299 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1300-$1399 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1400-$1499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | >$1500 | Margin of Error (+/-) | Total Not Mortgaged | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 1029 | 639 | 919 | 573 | 1349 | 606 | 2682 | 1138 | 2378 | 822 | 4129 | 1332 | 3480 | 1182 | 7659 | 1620 | 13556 | 2241 | 15917 | 2274 | 17076 | 2267 | 18464 | 3108 | 17216 | 2429 | 16008 | 2530 | 10023 | 1682 | 11001 | 1894 | 9065 | 1704 | 9640 | 2001 | 44199 | 3222 | 205790 | 7322 |
Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | With Mortgage, Less than 30% | Margin of Error (+/-) | With Mortgage, More than 30% | Margin of Error (+/-) | Without Mortgage, Less than 30% | Margin of Error (+/-) | Without Mortgage, More than 30% | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 148363 | 6797 | 129251 | 6989 | 139255 | 7034 | 59548 | 4847 |
Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | <$200 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $200-$299 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $300-$499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $500-$749 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $750-$999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1,000-$1,499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $1,500-$1,999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $2,000-$2,499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $2,500-$2,999 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $3,000-$3,499 | Margin of Error (+/-) | $3,500 or More | Margin of Error (+/-) | No Cash Rent | Margin of Error (+/-) | Total | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 784 | 565 | 1678 | 917 | 3430 | 1336 | 4455 | 1581 | 7762 | 1718 | 32518 | 4415 | 63594 | 6186 | 75913 | 6391 | 38104 | 4632 | 17140 | 2927 | 15119 | 2258 | 10308 | 2186 | 270805 | 8093 |
Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | Median Gross Rent | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 2106 | 33 |
Notes: Includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | Less than 30% | Margin of Error (+/-) | 30-49.9% | Margin of Error (+/-) | 50% or More | Margin of Error (+/-) | Total - Not computed | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 86571 | 6949 | 81393 | 6803 | 85713 | 5634 | 17128 | 2889 |
Notes: Counts refer to number of households paying less than 30%, 30-49.9%, and 50% or more of income for gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and utilities. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | County | 0-30% AMI | 0-40% AMI | 0-50% AMI | 0-60% AMI | 0-80% AMI | 0-100% AMI | 0-120% AMI | 0-140% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HMFA | Broward | 19 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 39 | 66 | 87 | 96 |
Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2025 Rental Market Study, pp. 37-77
Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2024 American Community Survey PUMS
| Geography | County | 0-30% AMI | 0-40% AMI | 0-50% AMI | 0-60% AMI | 0-80% AMI | 0-100% AMI | 0-120% AMI | 0-140% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HMFA | Broward | −36,856 | −48,010 | −60,370 | −73,809 | −85,135 | −58,002 | −26,355 | −9,114 |
Notes: Affordable units are those for which a household at the given income limit (% AMI) would pay no more than 30% of income for gross rent. Affordable/available units are affordable at that income level and either vacant or occupied by a household below the income threshold. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable/Available Units for a particular income range shows the number of affordable/available units in the range minus the number of renter households in that range. For additional explanation of affordable/available methods, see the 2025 Rental Market Study, pp. 37-77
Sources: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies analysis of 2024 American Community Survey PUMS
| Geography | ACS Data Source | 1, detached | Margin of Error (+/-) | 1, attached | Margin of Error (+/-) | 2 | Margin of Error (+/-) | 3 or 4 | Margin of Error (+/-) | 5 to 9 | Margin of Error (+/-) | 10 to 19 | Margin of Error (+/-) | 20 or more | Margin of Error (+/-) | Mobile Home or Trailer | Margin of Error (+/-) | Other | Margin of Error (+/-) | Total | Margin of Error (+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 347190 | 7025 | 77171 | 4382 | 22625 | 3352 | 40516 | 4192 | 46443 | 4685 | 55077 | 4563 | 253804 | 8604 | 26129 | 2952 | 718 | 457 | 869673 | 175 |
Notes: Counts refer to the number of households with monthly owner costs in each dollar range. Monthly owner costs including mortgage (if any), taxes, insurance, utilities, and association fees. The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | For Rent | For Sale Only | Rented or Sold Not Occupied | Seasonal,Recreational or Occasional Use | For Migrant Workers | Other Vacant | Total Vacant | Total Occupied | Total Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 27367 | 6713 | 5636 | 58693 | 0 | 15224 | 113633 | 756040 | 869673 |
Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | ACS Data Source | 1.01 or More Persons per Room | Share of Occupied Units (%) | No Fuel Used | Share of Occupied Units (%) | Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities | Share of Occupied Units (%) | Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities | Share of Occupied Units (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2024 1-Year | 40995 | 5.4 | 41786 | 5.5 | 8572 | 1.0 | 3294 | 0.4 |
Notes: The ACS is based on an annual sample of US households. The margin of error (+/-) is based on a 90% confidence level; that is, there is a 90% probability that the actual value falls within the range provided by subtracting and then adding the margin of error to the estimate. If margin of error is greater than the estimate, result is not statistically significantly different than zero. 1-year 2024 ACS estimates are available for 46 counties and 41 incorporated places. 5-year 2020-2024 estimates are used for the remaining counties and cities.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year and 5-Year Estimates
| Geography | Industry | 2024 Average Hourly Wage (2025 $) | 2024 Average Annual Wage (2025 $) | Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) | 2025 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent | % Income Needed for 2 BR FMR | # of Workers in 2024 | 2025 3-Person Median Income | Annual Wage as Percent of 3-Person AMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | Accommodation and Food Services | $17.35 | $36,085 | $902 | $2,388 | 79% | 89,012 | $103,700 | 35% |
| Broward County | Administrative and Waste Services | $28.37 | $59,000 | $1,475 | $2,388 | 49% | 78,345 | $103,700 | 57% |
| Broward County | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | $22.48 | $46,749 | $1,169 | $2,388 | 61% | 635 | $103,700 | 45% |
| Broward County | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $25.97 | $54,010 | $1,350 | $2,388 | 53% | 15,389 | $103,700 | 52% |
| Broward County | Construction | $37.31 | $77,599 | $1,940 | $2,388 | 37% | 54,227 | $103,700 | 75% |
| Broward County | Educational Services | $28.32 | $58,914 | $1,473 | $2,388 | 49% | 50,984 | $103,700 | 57% |
| Broward County | Finance and Insurance | $58.64 | $121,963 | $3,049 | $2,388 | 24% | 39,929 | $103,700 | 118% |
| Broward County | Health Care and Social Assistance | $34.49 | $71,741 | $1,794 | $2,388 | 40% | 118,549 | $103,700 | 69% |
| Broward County | Information | $62.33 | $129,650 | $3,241 | $2,388 | 22% | 16,635 | $103,700 | 125% |
| Broward County | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $91.86 | $191,065 | $4,777 | $2,388 | 15% | 8,152 | $103,700 | 184% |
| Broward County | Mining | $39.81 | $82,801 | $2,070 | $2,388 | 35% | 114 | $103,700 | 80% |
| Broward County | Professional and Technical Services | $53.7 | $111,690 | $2,792 | $2,388 | 26% | 64,903 | $103,700 | 108% |
| Broward County | Public Administration | $42.94 | $89,317 | $2,233 | $2,388 | 32% | 45,095 | $103,700 | 86% |
| Broward County | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $33.38 | $69,423 | $1,736 | $2,388 | 41% | 25,899 | $103,700 | 67% |
| Broward County | Retail Trade | $22.96 | $47,759 | $1,194 | $2,388 | 60% | 105,130 | $103,700 | 46% |
| Broward County | Transportation and Warehousing | $38.98 | $81,071 | $2,027 | $2,388 | 35% | 42,271 | $103,700 | 78% |
| Broward County | Utilities | $65.55 | $136,354 | $3,409 | $2,388 | 21% | 942 | $103,700 | 131% |
| Broward County | Wholesale Trade | $48.34 | $100,556 | $2,514 | $2,388 | 29% | 46,466 | $103,700 | 97% |
Notes: Based on average annual wages for industry sector, converted to hourly wages by dividing by 2000 (assumes 40-hour work week, 50 weeks per year). 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. 2023 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.
Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent
| Geography | Occupation | Median Hourly Wage (2025 $) | Maximum Affordable Rent (30% of Income) | 2025 HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent | % Income Needed for 2 BR, Median Wage Worker | Annual Wage as a % AMI for a Family of 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $24.4 | $1,268 | $2,388 | 57% | 49% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Bartenders | $14.6 | $758 | $2,388 | 94% | 29% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $23 | $1,198 | $2,388 | 60% | 46% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Carpenters | $23.9 | $1,243 | $2,388 | 58% | 48% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Cashiers | $14.5 | $752 | $2,388 | 95% | 29% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $28.4 | $1,478 | $2,388 | 48% | 57% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Childcare Workers | $15.7 | $817 | $2,388 | 88% | 32% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Construction Laborers | $21.7 | $1,129 | $2,388 | 63% | 44% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Cooks, Restaurant | $17.9 | $929 | $2,388 | 77% | 36% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Correctional Officers and Jailers | $33.6 | $1,749 | $2,388 | 41% | 68% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Customer Service Representatives | $19.2 | $997 | $2,388 | 72% | 39% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Dental Assistants | $22.5 | $1,169 | $2,388 | 61% | 45% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Dishwashers | $14.3 | $742 | $2,388 | 97% | 29% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Electricians | $27.7 | $1,440 | $2,388 | 50% | 56% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $25.7 | $1,334 | $2,388 | 54% | 51% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $14.9 | $773 | $2,388 | 93% | 30% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $14.2 | $737 | $2,388 | 97% | 28% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Firefighters | $37.3 | $1,941 | $2,388 | 37% | 75% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Food Preparation Workers | $17.2 | $894 | $2,388 | 80% | 35% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $16.6 | $863 | $2,388 | 83% | 33% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $26.4 | $1,375 | $2,388 | 52% | 53% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $25 | $1,303 | $2,388 | 55% | 50% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $15.9 | $827 | $2,388 | 87% | 32% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $17.3 | $899 | $2,388 | 80% | 35% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $15.1 | $785 | $2,388 | 91% | 30% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $17.9 | $931 | $2,388 | 77% | 36% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $15.3 | $797 | $2,388 | 90% | 31% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $30.6 | $1,592 | $2,388 | 45% | 61% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Light Truck Drivers | $20.5 | $1,067 | $2,388 | 67% | 41% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $16.4 | $853 | $2,388 | 84% | 33% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Medical Assistants | $22 | $1,143 | $2,388 | 63% | 44% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $26.8 | $1,396 | $2,388 | 51% | 54% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $25.5 | $1,328 | $2,388 | 54% | 51% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Nursing Assistants | $18.6 | $968 | $2,388 | 74% | 37% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Office Clerks, General | $21.8 | $1,132 | $2,388 | 63% | 44% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $23.2 | $1,207 | $2,388 | 59% | 47% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $31.1 | $1,619 | $2,388 | 44% | 63% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Paramedics | $32.4 | $1,684 | $2,388 | 43% | 65% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Pharmacy Technicians | $21.8 | $1,136 | $2,388 | 63% | 44% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $27.8 | $1,443 | $2,388 | 50% | 56% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $46.6 | $2,422 | $2,388 | 30% | 93% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $17.7 | $918 | $2,388 | 78% | 35% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Receptionists and Information Clerks | $18.4 | $955 | $2,388 | 75% | 37% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Registered Nurses | $42.3 | $2,199 | $2,388 | 33% | 85% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Retail Salespersons | $16.2 | $843 | $2,388 | 85% | 33% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Roofers | $23.4 | $1,217 | $2,388 | 59% | 47% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $29 | $1,508 | $2,388 | 47% | 58% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $22.4 | $1,166 | $2,388 | 61% | 45% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Security Guards | $18 | $937 | $2,388 | 76% | 36% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $28.7 | $1,492 | $2,388 | 48% | 57% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Tellers | $21.9 | $1,139 | $2,388 | 63% | 44% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Total all occupations | $23.7 | $1,231 | $2,388 | 58% | 48% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $22 | $1,143 | $2,388 | 63% | 44% |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area | Waiters and Waitresses | $14.6 | $758 | $2,388 | 94% | 29% |
Notes: Statewide FMRs come from the National Low Income Housing Coalition's Out of Reach report and are averages weighted by the number of renters in each county. 2024 wage data converted to 2024 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.
Sources: Florida Department of Commerce, 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; 2024 HUD Fair Market Rent
| Geography | Tenure | Race/Ethnicity | Household Income | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 175 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 4 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 129 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 20 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 315 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 1,345 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 2,095 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 2,455 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 1,420 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 9,925 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 10,345 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 10,205 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 17,410 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 10,410 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 41,500 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 15,395 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 10,980 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 19,530 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 12,775 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Hispanic, any race | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 63,340 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 4 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 25 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 8 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 75 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 290 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 25,445 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 20,605 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 30,840 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 19,395 |
| Broward County, Florida | Owner occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 124,330 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 120 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 35 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 50 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 50 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 190 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 750 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 745 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 1,095 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 935 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 2,415 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 20,325 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 17,695 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 22,955 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 10,155 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 16,195 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 16,125 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 15,195 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 23,235 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 11,195 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Hispanic, any race | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 25,870 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 0 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 0 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 0 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 75 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 50 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30% or Less of HAMFI | 13,405 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 30.01 to 50% HAMFI | 9,685 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 50.01 to 80% HAMFI | 15,700 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | 80.01 to 100% of HAMFI | 8,240 |
| Broward County, Florida | Renter occupied | White alone, non-Hispanic | Greater than 100% of HAMFI | 33,015 |
Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.
Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2018-2022 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.
| Geography | Tenure | Race/Ethnicity | 30% or less | 30.1-50% | More than 50% | Not computed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | Owner | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 445 | 20 | 145 | 30 |
| Broward County | Owner | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 12,165 | 2,780 | 2,200 | 95 |
| Broward County | Owner | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 55,075 | 17,320 | 16,215 | 1,260 |
| Broward County | Owner | Hispanic, any race | 81,020 | 20,350 | 19,490 | 1,170 |
| Broward County | Owner | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 355 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Broward County | Owner | White alone, non-Hispanic | 150,020 | 34,630 | 32,065 | 3,900 |
| Broward County | Owner | other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) | 10,755 | 2,295 | 2,115 | 170 |
| Broward County | Renter | American Indian or Alaska Native alone, non-Hispanic | 240 | 50 | 115 | 40 |
| Broward County | Renter | Asian alone, non-Hispanic | 3,060 | 1,565 | 1,145 | 165 |
| Broward County | Renter | Black or African-American alone, non-Hispanic | 29,045 | 25,375 | 31,185 | 1,725 |
| Broward County | Renter | Hispanic, any race | 35,960 | 27,725 | 26,775 | 1,165 |
| Broward County | Renter | Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broward County | Renter | White alone, non-Hispanic | 36,060 | 19,515 | 22,030 | 2,450 |
| Broward County | Renter | other (including multiple races, non-Hispanic) | 4,330 | 2,575 | 3,145 | 290 |
Notes: '-' indicates value that is not statistically significantly different than zero.
Sources: Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2018-2022 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) dataset.
| Geography | Race/Ethnicity | Age of Householder | Owners | Renters | Total | Homeownership Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | White, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 113,197 | 58,118 | 171,315 | 66.0% |
| Broward County | White, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 98,365 | 19,112 | 117,477 | 84.0% |
| Broward County | Black, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 64,775 | 74,568 | 139,343 | 46.0% |
| Broward County | Black, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 28,206 | 10,120 | 38,326 | 74.0% |
| Broward County | Other, Non-Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 31,555 | 17,061 | 48,616 | 65.0% |
| Broward County | Other, Non-Hispanic | 65 & Older | 10,228 | 1,687 | 11,915 | 86.0% |
| Broward County | Hispanic | 64 or Younger | 100,718 | 83,077 | 183,795 | 55.0% |
| Broward County | Hispanic | 65 & Older | 32,586 | 10,581 | 43,167 | 75.0% |
Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero.
Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
| Geography | Household Type | Owner/Not Cost Burdened | Owner Cost Burdened | Renter/Not Cost Burdened | Renter Cost Burdened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | Married Couple Household | 180,163 | 65,691 | 39,878 | 40,112 |
| Broward County | Male Only Headed Family | 16,845 | 6,783 | 8,009 | 11,197 |
| Broward County | Female Only Headed Family | 34,489 | 21,021 | 16,423 | 39,422 |
| Broward County | Non-family household | 83,728 | 70,910 | 44,199 | 75,084 |
Notes: '-' signifies value that is not statistically significantly different from zero. "Cost Burdened" households are those paying more than 30% of income for housing costs."
Sources: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
| Geography | Monthly Costs | Single Adult | One Adult, One Child | One Adult, One in Childcare | Two Adults | Two Adults, Two Children | Two Adults, Two in Childcare | Single Adult 65+ | Two Adults 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | Housing | $1,732 | $1,864 | $1,864 | $1,864 | $2,316 | $2,316 | $1,732 | $1,864 |
| Broward County | Child Care | $0 | $281 | $750 | $0 | $562 | $1,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Broward County | Food | $540 | $913 | $819 | $990 | $1,660 | $1,464 | $497 | $911 |
| Broward County | Transportation | $424 | $516 | $516 | $598 | $869 | $869 | $362 | $475 |
| Broward County | Health Care | $189 | $529 | $529 | $529 | $900 | $900 | $547 | $1,094 |
| Broward County | Technology | $97 | $97 | $97 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $97 | $131 |
| Broward County | Miscellaneous | $298 | $420 | $458 | $411 | $644 | $743 | $324 | $448 |
| Broward County | Taxes | $479 | $878 | $959 | $558 | $1,494 | $1,709 | $534 | $802 |
| Broward County | Monthly Total | $3,759 | $5,064 | $5,558 | $5,081 | $7,710 | $9,016 | $4,093 | $5,725 |
| Broward County | Annual Total | $45,108 | $60,768 | $66,696 | $60,972 | $92,520 | $108,192 | $49,116 | $68,700 |
| Broward County | Hourly Wage | $22.55 | $30.38 | $33.35 | $30.49 | $46.26 | $54.1 | $24.56 | $34.35 |
Notes: According to United for ALICE, "The Household Survival Budget reflects the minimum cost to live and work in today's economy and includes housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology, plus taxes and a 10% miscellaneous category."
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