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Lighthouse Point

Pop. 10,600·38th most expensive in Florida·Lighthouse Point rents are up 7.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,850/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$888
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Lighthouse Point · $2,850
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,850/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$114,000/yr
Local median income
$92,135/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lighthouse Point's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,375
1 BR
$1,481
2 BR
$2,175
3 BR
$3,188
4 BR+
$2,281
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,175/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,850 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$34,200/yr
At $2,850/mo median
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Rents are climbing (7.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lighthouse Point, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,600
Median income
$92,135
Median age
56.3
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
13.6%
12.2%
21.7%
23.1%
29.3%
Under 1813.6%
18–3412.2%
35–5421.7%
55–6423.1%
65+29.3%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
78.3%
13.3%
White78.3%
Black1.9%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian2.2%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
17.8%
27.3%
51.8%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Lighthouse Point, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,621 → $92,135
up 14.3%
Population
10,529 → 10,600
up 0.7%
Renter share
20% → 22.7%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 51.8%
+2.1 pts
Median age
55.7 → 56.3
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,621 in 2021 to $92,135 more recently. The renter share has risen from 20% to 22.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.7% to 51.8% across the same window.

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Lighthouse Point rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Lighthouse Point, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lighthouse Point is $2,850/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,375/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,175/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,481/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,188/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($92,135/yr), Lighthouse Point ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse Point an affordable city for renters?

Lighthouse Point is considered moderate for renters. At $2,850/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($92,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lighthouse Point slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lighthouse Point?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,850/mo in Lighthouse Point. The local median household income is $92,135/yr, meaning the typical Lighthouse Point household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lighthouse Point?

Rent in Lighthouse Point has increased 7.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lighthouse Point rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Lighthouse Point is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #38 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,850/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lighthouse Point?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lighthouse Point ($2,850/mo): Oakland Park ($2,163/mo), Coconut Creek ($2,332/mo), Pompano Beach ($2,337/mo).

What percentage of Lighthouse Point residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of Lighthouse Point households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. Lighthouse Point leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lighthouse Point rent compare to the national average?

Lighthouse Point's median rent of $2,850/mo is $888 (45%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #38 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,850/mo, rent takes ~37% of Lighthouse Point's median household income ($92,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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