Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 6,154 people and three associated neighborhoods, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is the 265th largest community in Florida.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Lauderdale-by-the-Sea real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is also a town of artists. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s character.

Also of interest is that Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 34.85% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.43 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. 58.58% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in 2022 was $66,655, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $266,620 for a family of four. However, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 17.00% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 29.53%.

The most common language spoken in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.