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 6,124 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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 31.80% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. 53.96% 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 $67,569, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $270,276 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 15.88% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include Italian, Irish, German, English, and French.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 27.59%.

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