Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Ridge
What is it like to live in Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
I don't have detailed, verifiable neighborhood-level data for Lake Ridge in Fort Lauderdale. At the city level, Fort Lauderdale has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters, and public transit options include Broward County Transit buses and Tri-Rail regional rail. Cost of living and housing prices in Fort Lauderdale are generally above the U.S. average; specific information on safety, schools, and housing stock for Lake Ridge requires local government or real-estate data sources.
Is Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL expensive?
Housing in Lake Ridge is generally mid-range compared with Fort Lauderdale overall, featuring many modest mid-20th-century single-family homes. Median sale prices are typically similar to or slightly below the city median, while waterfront lots and fully renovated homes command premiums above the city average. Rental rates are moderate but increase with proximity to waterways and downtown Fort Lauderdale.
What is the weather of Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Lake Ridge in Fort Lauderdale has a tropical climate with hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters. The wet season runs roughly May–October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and about 60 inches (≈1,500 mm) of annual rainfall, while November–April is drier and sunnier. Summer highs commonly reach the low 90s°F (32–34°C), winter highs average around the mid-70s°F (≈24°C), humidity is high year-round, and hurricane season runs June 1–November 30 (peak August–September).
How safe is Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Specific, up-to-date neighborhood-level crime statistics for Lake Ridge are not published in a single national dataset, so a precise safety rating for the neighborhood is not readily verifiable. At the city level, Fort Lauderdale's overall violent and property crime rates have been above national averages in recent FBI/UCR releases through 2022–2023, though crime is highly localized. For current, neighborhood-specific information consult the Fort Lauderdale Police Department or Broward County Sheriff's Office crime maps and recent incident reports before making decisions.