Ft. Lauderdale, FL is a city and resort area located in Broward County. It is home to 152,397 people. The median income is $37,887, which is lower than the average of all communities in Florida. Towns which are close by include Hollywood, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL. Ft. Lauderdale, FL is 28 miles from Miami. Nearby shopping includes The Galleria. 37.8% of the residents rent apartments or rental homes in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.