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Is Tamarac a Good Place to Live? Tamarac, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Tamarac ranks #1096 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #451 of 524 smaller cities and #68 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and long commutes (31.4 min, #453 of 524).
Tamarac by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Tamarac's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Tamarac: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Tamarac safe?
What is the cost of living in Tamarac?
Tamarac's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,895/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $292,430, 22% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Tamarac | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $292,430#357 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,198/mo#801 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $288,600#497 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,895/mo#1036 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.7x#782 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 36.8%#1305 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Tamarac housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Tamarac is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Tamarac safe?
Tamarac Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Tamarac and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Tamarac?
The median household in Tamarac earns $61,718, 20% below the US figure of $76,827 and 14% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 13% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Tamarac | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $61,718#1008 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 13%#734 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.2%#794 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Tamarac?
The median resident of Tamarac is 47 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 29.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #815 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Tamarac | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 47 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 29.4%#815 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 76.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Tamarac's schools and health?
Tamarac's 5 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 18.9 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil. 31.6% of adults are obese and 15.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Tamarac | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 18.9#891 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,121#930 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31.6%#510 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.9%#1211 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.9%#390 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 17.6%#1167 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,500 students are enrolled in Tamarac's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Tamarac?
The average commute in Tamarac is 31.4 minutes (Florida 24.6); 2.1% of workers take transit and 11.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Tamarac scores 11.9 of 20 (above average walkable), #485 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 69.2°F, with 56.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Tamarac | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 31.4 min#1181 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 12.5%#1163 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 74.7% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 11.9#485 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.2 | 59.1 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 78 | 61.2 | 2 |
| Mar | 80.7 | 63.8 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 68.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 86.9 | 72.3 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 75.5 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 91.1 | 76.4 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 76.8 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 75.9 | 8.1 |
| Oct | 86.3 | 73.1 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 81 | 66.8 | 4 |
| Dec | 77.8 | 62.7 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
| Measure | Tamarac | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 76.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 69.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 56.5 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Tamarac?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
| Measure | Tamarac | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.21%#967 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Broward County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Broward County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.086% | 90% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.004% | 70% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.002% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.095% | 65% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Tamarac compare with similar-size cities?
Tamarac is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #451 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 73,019.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarac, FLPop. 73,019 | #1096 | 47.9 | $61,718 | $1,895/mo | part year | 31.4 min |
| Noblesville, INPop. 73,362 | #142 | 66.6 | $104,047 | $1,389/mo | 71 | 26.6 min |
| Rocklin, CAPop. 73,327 | #187 | 64.8 | $124,168 | $2,258/mo | 122 | 26.1 min |
| Kalamazoo, MIPop. 73,076 | #1266 | 40.7 | $52,272 | $1,078/mo | 1,084 | 18.5 min |
| Gulfport, MSPop. 73,003 | #1133 | 47.2 | $49,919 | $1,086/mo | 569 | 21.9 min |
| Marysville, WAPop. 73,002 | #456 | 58.8 | $103,974 | $1,997/mo | 168 | 31.5 min |
| Rogers, ARPop. 72,981 | #323 | 61.5 | $86,728 | $1,270/mo | 273 | 18.2 min |
| Greenville, SCPop. 72,935 | #658 | 55.7 | $71,472 | $1,312/mo | 466 | 19 min |
| Ankeny, IAPop. 72,615 | #80 | 69.0 | $108,198 | $1,319/mo | 151 | 21.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Tamarac compare with the rest of Florida?
Tamarac ranks #68 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 47.9 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 14% below the Florida median. Homes are 22% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Town 'n' Country, FLPop. 85,928 | … #64 | 48.5 | $73,538 | $1,734/mo | no data |
| Kissimmee, FLPop. 81,479 | #65 | 48.5 | $53,758 | $1,647/mo | 449 |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #66 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #67 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year |
| Tamarac, FLPop. 73,019 | #68 | 47.9 | $61,718 | $1,895/mo | part year |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #69 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year |
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #70 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | #71 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data |
| North Miami, FLPop. 60,344 | #72 | 46.5 | $57,188 | $1,702/mo | part year |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Tamarac among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Tamarac's score calculated?
Tamarac scores 47.9 out of 100, #1096 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Tamarac. Similar-size median 55.5.
48.1 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Tamarac. Similar-size median 58.9.
50.9 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Tamarac's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
50.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Tamarac's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
54.4 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Tamarac. Similar-size median 56.1.
43.1 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Tamarac. Similar-size median 42.4.
39.9 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Tamarac. Similar-size median 50.0.
37.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Tamarac's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
57.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
38.9 - SafetyNot scored
Tamarac's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Tamarac's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Tamarac has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Tamarac
Is Tamarac, FL a good place to live?
Tamarac ranks #1096 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #451 of 524 smaller cities and #68 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and long commutes (31.4 min, #453 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Tamarac?
Tamarac's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,895/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $292,430, 22% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Tamarac safe?
Tamarac Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Tamarac and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Tamarac?
The median household in Tamarac earns $61,718, 20% below the US figure of $76,827 and 14% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 13% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Tamarac?
Median rent in Tamarac is $1,895/mo (Census), #1036 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,198/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 36.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Tamarac?
Zillow's typical home value in Tamarac is $292,430, down 4.5% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $288,600.
How are the public schools in Tamarac?
Tamarac's 5 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 18.9 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Tamarac?
The average commute is 31.4 minutes, #1181 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 12.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Tamarac?
Tamarac averages 76.8°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 69.2°F in winter, with 56.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Tamarac walkable?
Tamarac scores 11.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #485 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Tamarac at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Tamarac?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Tamarac?
Tamarac has 73,019 residents. The median resident of Tamarac is 47 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 29.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #815 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Tamarac compare with the rest of Florida?
Tamarac ranks #68 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 47.9 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 14% below the Florida median. Homes are 22% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Tamarac?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Tamarac's population of 73,019 are Noblesville, IN (#142 overall), Rocklin, CA (#187 overall), Kalamazoo, MI (#1266 overall), Gulfport, MS (#1133 overall), and Marysville, WA (#456 overall). Tamarac is #1096.