Population 10,587 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lighthouse Point
Household size in Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Lighthouse Point is a place of small households, averaging 2.00 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.29 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 32 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.1 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.5 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.5 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.7 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Lighthouse Point skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lighthouse Point: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 41 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Lighthouse Point
Renters in Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lighthouse Point is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 55.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lighthouse Point: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lighthouse Point is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have older 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 Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,291 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,297 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,890 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,018 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$726 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Lighthouse Point runs $2,018 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $726 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
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 Lighthouse Point
Bachelor's degrees in Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.7% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lighthouse Point: 50.7% 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 10.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lighthouse Point: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally. Lighthouse Point has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Lighthouse Point
| Period | Lighthouse Point | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lighthouse Point has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Lighthouse Point compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Point | 2.00 | 55.5 | 4.6% | 22.7% | 14.7% | 1970 | $2,018 | 50.7% | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| Hillsboro Beach | 1.72 | 66.4 | 1.1% | 12.9% | 50.9% | 1974 | $3,346 | 56.7% | 98.2% | 7.9% |
| Deerfield Beach | 2.60 | 44.9 | 11.8% | 36.1% | 16.2% | 1979 | $1,826 | 28.7% | 86.7% | 5.1% |
| Pompano Beach | 2.52 | 43.0 | 14.5% | 44.8% | 18.8% | 1975 | $1,828 | 29.7% | 84.5% | 7.2% |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 2.03 | 51.5 | 3.8% | 33.4% | 36.0% | 1968 | $1,783 | 63.5% | 97.2% | 2.5% |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 1.80 | 62.8 | 3.9% | 22.8% | 50.3% | 1972 | $2,432 | 58.7% | 96.5% | 4.7% |
| Coconut Creek | 2.48 | 42.5 | 12.8% | 35.2% | 9.2% | 1991 | $1,972 | 38.0% | 93.5% | 4.5% |
| Boca Raton | 2.59 | 46.6 | 7.5% | 28.6% | 13.0% | 1987 | $2,686 | 54.6% | 94.7% | 4.9% |
| Hillsboro Pines | 2.67 | 36.8 | 1.6% | 52.4% | 4.8% | 2000 | $2,482 | 47.3% | 97.1% | 1.6% |
| Oakland Park | 2.69 | 39.0 | 15.9% | 42.5% | 11.6% | 1972 | $1,883 | 25.5% | 86.7% | 5.5% |
| Margate | 2.65 | 45.2 | 10.8% | 23.5% | 7.6% | 1981 | $1,873 | 26.1% | 88.6% | 4.1% |
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 Lighthouse Point. 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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