Frequently Asked Questions about Dolphin Isles
What is it like to live in Dolphin Isles, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dolphin Isles is a small residential enclave in Fort Lauderdale; neighborhood-specific demographic and real-estate data are limited in public sources. Residents access Fort Lauderdale amenities — beaches, downtown dining and entertainment, boating on the Intracoastal Waterway — and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport within a short drive. The area shares the city’s humid subtropical climate (hot, humid summers and mild winters); for current safety, housing costs, and transit details consult local listings and Broward County crime statistics.
Is Dolphin Isles, Fort Lauderdale, FL expensive?
Dolphin Isles is one of Fort Lauderdale’s more expensive neighborhoods, dominated by waterfront single-family homes and luxury properties. Home prices and assessed values in the area generally run above Fort Lauderdale and Broward County medians. As a result, overall housing costs and associated carrying expenses tend to be higher than city averages.
What is the weather of Dolphin Isles, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dolphin Isles has a tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid summers and warm, drier winters. The wet season runs roughly May–October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and most of the area's ~60 inches (≈1500 mm) annual rainfall; the dry season is November–April with lower humidity. Average summer highs are around 88–91°F (31–33°C) and winter highs about 75–78°F (24–26°C); hurricane season (June–November, peak Aug–Oct) presents periodic storm risk.
How safe is Dolphin Isles, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
There are no widely published, neighborhood-specific crime statistics for Dolphin Isles; it is a small residential waterfront enclave in Fort Lauderdale. Citywide, Fort Lauderdale’s violent and property crime rates have generally been above the U.S. national average according to recent FBI/DOJ statistics, and safety can vary block-by-block. For current, verifiable information about Dolphin Isles specifically, consult the Broward County Sheriff’s Office/Fort Lauderdale Police crime maps and recent calls-for-service or neighborhood reports.