Lauderhill, FL 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

The City of Lauderhill is an 8.6 square mile city located in Broward County. Active adults in the Lauderhill area have a variety of recreational opportunities ranging from golf to boating to hiking in nearby wildlife preserves. Broward County has 41 golf courses, some of which are located at 55+ communities, allowing residents to enjoy teeing up as they have their morning coffee.

Climate

Lauderhill is in a Tropical Rainforest Climate zone with warm, humid weather throughout the year. The area sees about 11 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Winter temperatures average from 63° to 73° and summer temperatures average 82° to 88° with 75% humidity.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Like many towns in Florida the Lauderhill area has a variety of beaches for active adults to choose from; other entertainment options include:

Art & performances

• • Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
  • Broward Stage Door Theatre

Historical sites and museums

• • Lauderhill Historical Museum

Outdoor activities

• • Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens
  • Inverray Country Club

Cost of Living & Taxes

Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the average property tax for Lauderhill is 1.08% of assessed fair market value. Lauderhill sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Broward County tax.

Health Care

The three closest hospitals to Lauderhill are HCA Florida Woodmont, HCA Florida Westside, and HCA Florida Northwest.

HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital has 317 beds and is recognized for the work in orthopedics and behavioral health care. The 250 bed HCA Florida Westside Hospital has been awarded a five star award for treatment in heart failure, hip fracture and stroke treatment. HCA Florida Northwest Hospital has 289 beds and has been recognized by Healthgrades with 15 different awards from Healthgrades.