Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Lauderdale Lakes is a city of 36,404 people in Broward County, Florida.
Why visit Lauderdale Lakes
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 26 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Keiser University, University of Fort Lauderdale, North Woodlawn Cemetery and The Patina Collective.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 59°F.
Weather in Lauderdale Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 35,954.
From the Wikipedia article Lauderdale Lakes, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
University of Fort Lauderdale
School · 1.4 mi
Education organization in Lauderhill, United States
Museums and landmarks3
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North Woodlawn Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Patina Collective
Museum · 1.2 mi
Explore the world’s largest Mercedes collection, from the iconic AMG Hammer to the lesser-known Koenig Specials 560 SEC, in a...
4711 State Road 7, Tamarac
Mo,We,Fr 10:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Willie L. Webb, Senior Park
Park · 1.0 mi
3601 Northwest 21st Street, Lauderdale Lakes
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-19:00
Restaurants and cafes26
Monti's Italian Pizzaria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
2973 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00
Aunt I's Jamaican Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
1166 N State Road 7, Lauderhill
Mo, We, Th 08:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-18:00
SCOTCHIES WINGS
Restaurant · Chicken, Burger, Sandwich, American, Seafood, Fish · 1.0 mi
4244 State Road 7 N, Lauderdale Lakes
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Silver Pond Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
4285 State Road 7
We-Mo 11:00-21:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.8 mi
3101 West Oakland Park Boulevard
24/7
Maxin Oriental Bakery
Bakery · 0.8 mi
4269 State Road 7
Sa-We 09:00-18:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
5580 West Oakland Park Boulevard
14 more on the map.
History
The city of Lauderdale Lakes was incorporated on June 22, 1961, and was originally popular as a retirement area for "snowbirds". Toward the end of the 20th century, Lauderdale Lakes became a predominantly Caribbean and African American community.
From the History section of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Tamarac
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
5070 Fl 7, Fort Lauderdale
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Ft. Lauderdale Tamarac East
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
3800 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
TownePlace Suites Fort Lauderdale West 1
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
3100 West Prospect Road, Fort Lauderdale
Extended Stay America Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Tamarac
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
3873 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale-Commercial Blvd.
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4499 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac
TownePlace Suites Fort Lauderdale West
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
3100 West Prospect Road
Churches and places of worship12
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale
Place of worship · 2.0 mi
3970 Northwest 21st Avenue, Oakland Park
Apostolic Christian Faith Center
Place of worship · 1.5 mi
2919 Northwest 19th Street, Fort Lauderdale
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Lauderhill Middle School / Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED Magnet School
School · 1.5 mi
1901 Northwest 49th Avenue, Lauderhill
Croissant Park Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
1800 Sw 4Th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Healthcare11
Saint Anthony's Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital · 0.5 mi
3487 Northwest 30th Street, Lauderdale Lakes
Central Medical Plaza
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
2951 Northwest 49th Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes
East Medical Plaza
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
3100 Northwest 49th Avenue, Lauderdale Lakes
North Medical Plaza
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
4900 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderdale Lakes
Map of Lauderdale Lakes
163 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 6.6 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.2 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 7.5 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 8.1 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 5.8 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Lauderdale Executive Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Broward County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2023-04-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lauderhill 2 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Roosevelt Gardens 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Oakland Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Washington Park 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- North Lauderdale 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Franklin Park 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Boulevard Gardens 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Fort Lauderdale 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Sunrise 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Tamarac 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- WalgreensinLauderdaleoak, User:otisfrog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NORTH WOODLAWN CEMETERY, FORT LAUDERDALE, BROWARD COUNTY, FL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins - Broward County, FL. Oakland Park Boulevard (50522989801), Rob Olivera, CC BY 2.0
- POPEYES Chicken - Near Coral Ridge Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (50522265388), Rob Olivera, CC BY 2.0
- LauderdaleCVSEckerd, User:otisfrog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Topless thirst trap, Akinney13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida's Turnpike - un bus scolaire en janvier 2022, Benoît Prieur, CC0
- Long John Silvers - near Coral Ridge, Ft. Lauderdale (50501543096), Rob Olivera, CC BY 2.0
- S.W.A.T. Lauderhill Florida, Bob B. Brown, CC BY 2.0
- Lauderhill City Hall, RTMGterra, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lauderhill, Florida - Central Broward Regional Park and cricket stadium - interior, Brian Crawford, CC BY 2.0
- Lauderhill, Florida - Central Broward Regional Park and cricket stadium - exterior, Brian Crawford, CC BY 2.0
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