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Best city for remote work? Fort Lauderdale, FL

C
Score
46/100
Rank #134 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

For remote work, Fort Lauderdale is a specialized pick when you value typical rent (2br), plus broadband subscription. Overall, it’s better for a specific set of priorities (#134 of 200). The biggest tradeoff is commute 45+ min share.

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Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Fort Lauderdale ranks here

  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,878/mo (30% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Broadband subscription: 90% (1% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Work-from-home share: 17% (42% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Commute 45+ min share: 16% (38% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 40% (15% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
183,032
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 52%Female 48%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,878/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
17%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
90%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$79,935
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
40%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
16%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
35/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
90/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
33/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
84/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

10%
Less than HS
50%
HS / Some college
24%
Bachelor’s
16%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

17%
Work from home
83%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

90%
Broadband
10%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,878/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
90%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
17%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$79,935
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
40%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
16%

Similar cities (by score)

#132 Santa Clarita, CA
46/100
#133 Houston, TX
46/100
#135 Boston, MA
46/100
#136 Las Vegas, NV
46/100

FAQ

›What is Fort Lauderdale’s remote work score and rank?
Fort Lauderdale, FL scores C (46/100) and ranks #134 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Fort Lauderdale city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Population is about 183,032 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
About 52% male and 48% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,878/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Work-from-home share is 17% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Broadband subscription is 90% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 10%, HS/some college 50%, bachelor’s 24%, advanced 16%.
›Where does this data come from for Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).