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City of North Lauderdale, Florida

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About homes in North Lauderdale

Census and NOAA figures for the city of North Lauderdale in Broward County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1978Median year built1U.S. 1980
57%Built before 198012% built since 2010
1977Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1980
36%Detached single-family131% in 5+ unit buildings
60%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$307kMedian home value1Florida median $359k

The median home in the city of North Lauderdale was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Florida median of 1988.1 Somewhat more of North Lauderdale's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 57% against 50%, with 2% built since 2010.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied and rented homes in North Lauderdale are of similar age: median build years 1977 and 1980.1

Most housing units in North Lauderdale are not detached houses: 31% are in buildings of five or more units and only 36% are detached single-family homes.1 With most units in multi-family buildings, condo and HOA approvals sit alongside the permit for interior work. 60% of occupied homes in North Lauderdale are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in North Lauderdale is valued at $307,100 (ACS), below the Florida median of $359,000.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Ft Lauderdale Executive Ap) averages 0 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against. Summers are hot: about 93 days a year reach 90°F and 0 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is about 56 inches, with 16 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Cooling dominates the year: about 4,476 cooling degree days against 146 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.

North Lauderdale is about 8 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. North Lauderdale sits in IECC climate zone 1A (Hot-Humid).6 Building permits in North Lauderdale are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of North Lauderdale housing units by year built
Before 19400.9%
1940-19596.6%
1960-197949.3%
1980-199932.4%
2000-20098.3%
2010 or later2.5%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Ft Lauderdale Executive Ap, 3.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in North Lauderdale, FL?

Most home remodeling projects in North Lauderdale, FL land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in North Lauderdale?

The median home in the city of North Lauderdale was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Florida median of 1988. Somewhat more of North Lauderdale's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 57% against 50%, with 2% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the North Lauderdale climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Ft Lauderdale Executive Ap) averages 0 nights a year at or below 32°F. Summers are hot: about 93 days a year reach 90°F and 0 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 56 inches, with 16 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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