Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Press & Grind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Colada Cuban Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mitch's Downtown Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brew Next Door
Coffee Shop
Sip Java
Coffee Shop
Circle House Coffee
Coffee Shop
Riverside Market Cafe
Coffee Shop
Wells Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Good Luck Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bean to Brew
Coffee Shop
JB&C Juice Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Press and Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
H2O Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Casablanca Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Boys
Coffee Shop
Courtyard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stork's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Vibe
Nightclub
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Museum
Las Olas Boulevard
Attraction
Bateau
Attraction
Historic Stranahan House Museum
Museum
Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale
Cinema
Sway
Nightclub
America's Backyard
Nightclub
Revolution Live
Nightclub
Autonation IMAX
Cinema
Museum of Discovery and Science
Museum
Madeline Denaro Studio and Gallery
Art Gallery
Ernesto Maranje Art & Design
Art Gallery
Old Dillard Museum
Museum
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Museum
The Art Bloc
Art Gallery
MAC Art Galleries
Art Gallery
War Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Parker Playhouse
Theatre Arts
ArtServe Gallery
Theatre Arts
The Classic Gateway Theater
Cinema
PRINCESS CRUISES
Attraction
Flyboard Fort Lauderdale
Attraction
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Museum
Tacos Hooked Up Sportfishing
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) A+
O Lounge
Bar
Yolo
Bar
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Pirate Republic Seafood & Grill
Bar
Club Euro
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Yogurt ur way
Sweets
Chinese Food Truck
Fast Food
Marty's Bar & Grill
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Brooklyn Italian Ice
Sweets
The Balcony
Bar
Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap
Bar
The Brass Tap
Bar
Henry's Sandwich Station
Fast Food
Chops + Hops
Bar
Invasive Species Brewing
Bar
The Whole Enchilada
Fast Food
GTO Good Times Only
Bar
27 Bar & Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Glitch Bar
Bar
American Icon
Bar
Batch, The Cookie Company
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Holiday Park Activity Center
Community Centre
LA Lee YMCA
Gym
Building 10
Gym
Iglesia adventista hispana
Community Centre
Coral Cliffs Rock Climbing
Gym
Groceries (0) F
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Whole Foods
Grocery Store
Pet Supermarket
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Croissan'Time
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sunshine Bakery
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Plaza
Grocery Store
Ideal Food Basket
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Ivory's
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
The Blue Store
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Riverwalk South
Park
Bubier Park
Park
Riverwalk North
Park
Riverwalk North
Park
Smoker Family Park
Park
Stranahan Park
Park
Riverwalk Linear Park Area 1
Park
Florence C Hardy Park
Park
Frances L. Abreu Place
Park
Science Park
Park
Cooley's Landing Park
Park
Tarpon River Park
Park
Virginia S. Young Park
Park
Colee Hammock Park
Park
Lewis Landing Park
Park
Hector Park
Park
Peter Feldman Park
Park
Sistrunk Park
Park
Sara Horn Greenway
Park
Tarpon Cove Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Annie Beck Park
Park
Sailboat Bend Preserve Park
Park
Sailboat Bend Preserve Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Archives
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bashful Daisy Florist
Florist
Form Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Ross
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Best Buy Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Harbor Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Neptune Cigar Superstore
Department Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Nails Spa BK
Beauty
His and Her Kloset
Clothing
AT&T
Electronics
Macy's
Department Store
Fort Lauderdale Rare Coins
Fashion
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
Mall
Dillard's
Department Store
Marshalls
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Progresso Village (A+)

2. Lake Ridge (A+)

3. Victoria Park (A+)

4. City View Townhome (A+)

5. Poinsettia Heights (A+)

commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
A1
Bus Stop
B1
Bus Stop
C1
Bus Stop
A2
Bus Stop
B2
Bus Stop
D1
Bus Stop
C2
Bus Stop
A3
Bus Stop
B3
Bus Stop
D2
Bus Stop
C3
Bus Stop
D3
Bus Stop
A4
Bus Stop
B4
Bus Stop
C4
Bus Stop
A5
Bus Stop
D4
Bus Stop
B5
Bus Stop
C5
Bus Stop
A6
Bus Stop
D5
Bus Stop
B6
Bus Stop
C6
Bus Stop
D6
Bus Stop
Fort Lauderdale
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Dorsey-Riverbend (A+)

2. City View Townhome (A+)

3. Melrose Manors (A+)

4. Poinciana Park (A+)

5. Central Beach Alliance (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Downtown is 134/100 - which is 38% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Home Beautiful Park (A+)

2. Lauderdale West (A+)

3. Durrs Homeowners (A+)

4. Dillard Park (A+)

5. Dorsey-Riverbend (A+)

crime A+

Downtown crime rates are 555 per 100k, which is 70% lower than Florida
Property Crime
476 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
79 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Beverly Heights (A+)

2. Birch Park (A+)

3. Central Beach Alliance (A+)

4. Colee Hammock (A+)

5. Coral Ridge (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Downtown is $95,335 - which is 95% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$95,335 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.8% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Palm-Aire Village (A+)

2. Croissant Park (A+)

3. Sailboat Bend (A+)

4. Galt Mile (A+)

5. Shady Banks (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Police
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Police
Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Retirement
Police
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Stations 2 and 8
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Broward Health
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sage Dental
Dentist
Kindred Hospital - Fort Lauderdale
Hospital
Comprehensive Care Center
Clinic
South Florida Pediatric Otolaryngology
Clinic
Broward Health Medical Center
Hospital
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 46
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 46
Fire Station
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 49
Fire Station
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Publix
Pharmacy
Fort Lauderdale Fire / Rescue Station 47
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bal Harbour (A+)

2. Colee Hammock (A+)

3. Imperial Point (A+)

4. Laudergate Isles (A+)

5. Poinsettia Heights (A+)

housing A+

Downtown home prices are $398,767 - which is 139% higher than Florida
Home Price
$398,767 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Melrose Manors (A+)

2. Flamingo Park (A+)

3. Edgewood (A+)

4. Lauderdale Beach (A+)

5. Croissant Park (A+)

schools A-

The Downtown graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Northstar Academy Of Hillsborough County East
Northstar Academy Of Hillsborough County West
Bethany Christian School
Trinity Lutheran Academy -Ftl
Trinity Lutheran Academy
St Anthony Catholic School
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Charter School Of Excellence 2
Charter School Of Excellence
South Florida International Charter School
Happyland Day School
Gospel Arena Christian Academy
South Florida Montessori Academy
Walker Elementary School (Magnet)
Jack And Jill Children'S Center
Harbordale Elementary School
David Posnack Jewish Day School
Croissant Park Elementary School
North Fork Elementary School
North Side Elementary School
S.O.U.L. Christian Academy Inc.
Sunland Park Academy
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Broward Detention Center
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
High Schools (0) F
South Florida International Charter School
Gospel Arena Christian Academy
Inspirations Academy
Sunrise High School
David Posnack Jewish Day School
Stranahan High School
S.O.U.L. Christian Academy Inc.
Edith Robinson Christian Academy
Broward Detention Center
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Seagull School
Fort Lauderdale High School
Refine Christian Learning Private School
Jacklyn Academy
Amikids Of Greater Fort Lauderdale
Suned High Of South Broward
Melrose High
St Thomas Aquinas High School
Dillard 6-12
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Hospital Homebound Services
Hope For The Future Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
North Broward Christian School
Wingate Oaks Center
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Coral Ridge (A+)

2. City View Townhome (A+)

3. Victoria Park (A+)

4. North Golf Estates (A+)

5. Laudergate Isles (A+)

ratings A+

Downtown has an overall rating of 87% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Imperial Point (A+)

2. Palm-Aire Village (A+)

3. Dolphin Isles (A+)

4. Las Olas Isles (A+)

5. Galt Mile (A+)

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Downtown, Fort Lauderdale, FL Area Guide

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Downtown Area Facts

  • Downtown has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown crime rates are 54% lower than the Fort Lauderdale average
  • Cost of living in Downtown is 8% higher than the Fort Lauderdale average

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverwalk South
      Bubier Park
      Riverwalk North
      Riverwalk North
      Smoker Family Park
      Stranahan Park
      Riverwalk Linear Park Area 1
      Florence C Hardy Park

      Entertainment

      Vibe
      NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
      Las Olas Boulevard
      Bateau
      Historic Stranahan House Museum
      Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale
      Sway
      America's Backyard

      Food & Drink

      O Lounge
      Yolo
      Sarpino's Pizzeria
      Pirate Republic Seafood & Grill
      Club Euro
      McDonald's
      Yogurt ur way
      Chinese Food Truck

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 134/100 - which is 38% higher than Florida.
      Downtown
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      Fort Lauderdale
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 555, which are 70% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      555 per 100k people

      76% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 181

      76% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -75%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $95,335 which is 95% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $95,33572% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $77,345159% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      82% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Holy Cross Hospital
      Broward Health Imperial Point
      Broward Health Medical Center
      Kindred Hospital - Fort Lauderdale

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Publix
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $398,767 - which is 139% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $398,767116% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,78488% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      49% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 87% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      1 total surveys

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