Population 7,547 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Flagler Heights
Household size in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.42 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.51 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.81 | 2.57 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.67 | 2.45 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.90 | +0.03 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Flagler Heights is a place of small households, averaging 1.67 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Fort Lauderdale's 25 neighborhoods, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 40.3 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 41.5 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 42.4 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 43.1 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.8 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Flagler Heights is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.6% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 10.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Flagler Heights: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Flagler Heights has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Flagler Heights
Renters in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 42.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 47.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 47.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 45.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +19.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Flagler Heights rent: 92.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share is up 19.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Fort Lauderdale neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 19.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 19.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 17.8% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 16.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −23.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Flagler Heights: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 23.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Fort Lauderdale's 25 neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1969 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1969 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1971 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2011 | 1976 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Flagler Heights has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2011, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest. No other Fort Lauderdale neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $958 | $1,124 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,452 | $1,186 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,665 | $1,439 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,424 | $1,976 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,466 | +$852 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Flagler Heights runs $2,424 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,466 a month since 2006–10, up 153%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Flagler Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 29.5% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 31.0% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.7% | 35.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.1% | 39.9% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +37.2 pts | +10.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Flagler Heights: 62.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 37.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.2% | 82.4% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 83.3% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 86.3% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 89.3% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +26.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Flagler Heights is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 26.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Flagler Heights
| Period | Flagler Heights | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Flagler Heights has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Flagler Heights compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler Heights | 1.67 | 33.1 | 3.6% | 92.8% | 7.0% | 2011 | $2,424 | 62.1% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale | 1.72 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 57.4% | 30.4% | 2009 | $2,785 | 64.1% | 93.5% | 3.5% |
| Victoria Park | 1.71 | 45.2 | 2.4% | 56.6% | 16.8% | 1987 | $1,988 | 54.4% | 96.7% | 3.8% |
| Lake Ridge | 1.78 | 44.2 | 2.8% | 62.4% | 18.7% | 1990 | $1,775 | 43.8% | 87.1% | 7.1% |
| Tarpon River | 1.94 | 46.8 | 7.2% | 55.2% | 20.7% | 1989 | $2,113 | 50.8% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| Dorsey-Riverbend | 3.12 | 32.4 | 30.8% | 82.5% | 12.4% | 1972 | $1,384 | 14.2% | 77.5% | 5.8% |
| South Middle River | 2.65 | 39.2 | 14.3% | 49.3% | 12.0% | 1966 | $1,698 | 26.2% | 82.8% | 4.5% |
| Middle River Terrace | 2.07 | 44.0 | 5.6% | 68.2% | 19.8% | 1965 | $1,586 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 6.9% |
| Durrs Homeowners | 3.61 | 24.5 | 31.2% | 78.7% | 12.5% | 1980 | $1,358 | 10.5% | 78.8% | 24.3% |
| Riverside Park | 2.58 | 38.6 | 18.3% | 64.5% | 16.9% | 1973 | $1,865 | 17.0% | 93.4% | 3.2% |
| Lauderdale Manors | 3.11 | 41.2 | 16.1% | 30.0% | 10.1% | 1961 | $2,243 | 13.1% | 81.1% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Flagler Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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