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Lighthouse Point, FL Utility & Living Guide
Lighthouse Point, officially the City of Lighthouse Point, is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale located in Broward County, Florida, United States. The suburb was named for the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, which is located in nearby Hillsboro Beach.
Monthly Utility Costs
$120/mo
$50/mo
$45/mo
$25/mo
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1513/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1682/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2102/mo |
| Median Home Price | $627,500 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
The Lighthouse Point housing market is competitive, with waterfront properties driving higher prices. Inventory is limited, leading to quick sales.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1% + City 0.5%</p> | |
Florida has no state income tax.
Family & Relocation
50
6.5/10
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Public transit is limited; most families rely on cars. Sidewalks are available in most neighborhoods.
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📰 Live Local News
- BROWARD HEALTH CELEBRATES RIBBON CUTTING OF NEW FREESTANDING EMERGENCY ROOM IN LIGHTHOUSE POINT
- South Florida firefighter arrested for ‘violent attack’ on teens doing ‘ding-dong-ditch’ prank: Cops
- Florida firefighter arrested after video shows him hitting teens with bat in Lighthouse Point after ding-dong ditch prank
Residents must adhere to strict coastal building codes and hurricane preparedness guidelines.
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📊 Lighthouse Point — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months see higher electricity costs due to due to AC usage, while winter utility costs are lower with milder temperatures.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates, any local surtaxes specific to Lighthouse Point county
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 7/10 with explanation: sidewalk quality, park access, elevator access in transit, family infrastructure in Lighthouse Point
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