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Lighthouse Point, FL

Lighthouse Point, officially the City of Lighthouse Point, is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale located in Broward County, Florida, United States. The suburb was named for the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, which is located in nearby Hillsboro Beach. The city is a part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lighthouse Point was 10,486.

Lighthouse Point is located at 26°16′29″N 80°05′22″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6 km²), of which 2.29 square miles (6 km²) is land and .11 square miles (0 km²) (4.58%) is water.

Lighthouse Point is known for boating as the vast majority of the city is built on canals built during the 1950s to 1960s. This created a large amount of waterfront housing and made boating and fishing popular. Through the Hillsboro Inlet, boats can reach the Bahamas within 40 miles of Bimini or 60 miles to Grand Bahama.

In an area of mangrove swamps and fertile farmland, Miss Juliette Becker built the first home in 1947 on the SE corner of Sample Road and NE 21st Avenue. Four years later, in 1951, the first acreage was acquired for development by R. E Batemen. In 1951 the first home in a new subdivision called Hillsboro Isles was completed. On December 23, 1953, the first baby, Cynthia Ann Wright, was born to "Lighthouse Point" parents. From these beginnings, the future City of Lighthouse Point began to emerge.

Health and wellness are given paramount importance in Lighthouse Point, with several healthcare facilities serving the community. The Broward Health North Medical Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents. 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. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services.

Top Sites in Lighthouse Point, FL: Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, Museum of Discovery and Science, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.

Population: 10,486 (2020). ZIP Codes: 33064. Area codes: 754, 954. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Area: 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km²).

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What is Lighthouse Point, FL known for?

Lighthouse Point is known for boating as the vast majority of the city is built on canals built during the 1950s to 1960s. This created a large amount of waterfront housing and made boating and fishing popular. Through the Hillsboro Inlet, boats can reach the Bahamas within 40 miles of Bimini or 60 miles to Grand Bahama.

Is Lighthouse Point, FL a good place to live?

Lighthouse Point is a lovely suburb in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is a small suburb located between Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach. The area is known for its safe and family-friendly atmosphere. It also has plenty of beachfront real estate, various shopping options, and excellent dining opportunities.

What are the demographics of Lighthouse Point, FL?

As of 2021, 15.5% of Lighthouse Point, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.63k people). In 2021, there were 10.5 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.77k people) in Lighthouse Point, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 835 White (Hispanic) and 393 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

City of Lighthouse Point

Wikipedia

Datausa

Mandelwillsell

Broward Health North Medical Center

YMCA

Equinox

Crunch Fitness

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse

Museum of Discovery and Science

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

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