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Lauderhill, FL

Lauderhill is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is the principal city of the Miami metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 74,482.

The development that eventually came to be known as Lauderhill was originally to be named "Sunnydale", but William Safire, a friend of the developer, Herbert Sadkin, convinced him to change his mind. Safire felt that "Sunnydale" sounded like a neighborhood in Brooklyn. Sadkin said there were no hills in the new town, to which Safire replied, "There are probably no dales in Lauderdale, either!" From that discussion, the name "Lauderhill" was coined. The development eventually grew to become Lauderhill, the city.

Lauderhill was one of two developments (the other in New York) that began largely as off-the-shelf architectural designs that had been available to the public at Macy's department store. The homes, which had been designed by Andrew Geller, had originally been on display at the "Typical American Houses" at the American Exhibition in Moscow. Following a group of approximately 200 of the homes constructed in Montauk, New York in 1963 and 1964, the same developer, Herbert Sadkin of the New York-based All-State Properties reprised his success in New York, building a series of similar homes in Florida, calling the development Lauderhill.

Up until the late 1980s-early 1990s, Lauderhill was mostly a retirement community for Jews and a second home for snowbirds (especially in the Inverrary neighborhood). It is now home to mostly Jamaicans, West Indians, and African Americans, but it still has a sizeable white, Jewish, and Hispanic population in the Northwest section and the Inverrary neighborhood, located north of Oakland Park Boulevard and east of University Drive).

The approximate coordinates for the City of Lauderhill are located in north-central Broward County at 26°9′56″N 80°13′57″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.2 km²), of which 8.5 square miles (22.1 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) is water (0.37%).

Health and wellness are integral components of Lauderhill's community fabric. The city is home to several healthcare facilities, including the Lauderhill Health Center, providing essential medical services to residents. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere. Orangetheory Fitness offers high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. YMCA provides fitness facilities, group classes, swimming pools, and community programs for people of all ages and fitness levels. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. Crunch Fitness offers a diverse range of workouts including group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like HIIT and yoga.

Top sites in Lauderhill, FL are West Ken Lark Park, Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, Westwind Park, and Museum of Discovery and Science.

Population: 75,499 (2023). ZIP codes: 33311, 33313, 33319, 33351. Area codes: 954, 754. Elevation: 9 ft (3 m). Area: 8.57 sq mi (22.19 km²).

FAQs

Is Lauderhill, FL a good place to live?

Living in Lauderhill offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lauderhill, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lauderhill and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lauderhill are above average.

Is Lauderhill, FL expensive?

Lauderhill is ranked 34 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Lauderhill is 117.8% of the national average. The median household income in Lauderhill is $44,634, which is 27% less than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $29,933, which is 12% less than that of the state. The average rent in Lauderhill (located in Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise Metro Div.) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,619, which is 78% more than the average rent across the US. 

What is the ethnicity of Lauderhill, FL?

In 2022, there were 10.3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.3k people) in Lauderhill, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.65k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 8.6% of the people in Lauderhill, FL are hispanic (6.36k people).

Sources

City of Lauderhill

Wikipedia

Niche

Fly Homes

Data USA

Lauderhill Health Center

Planet Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

YMCA

Equinox

Crunch Fitness

West Ken Lark Park

Lauderhill Performing Arts Center

Westwind Park

Museum of Discovery and Science

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