Frequently Asked Questions about East Deerfield Beach / East Pompano Beach
What is it like to live in East Deerfield Beach / East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, FL?
This coastal area in Broward County combines beachfront living, boating-oriented neighborhoods and suburban commercial corridors with restaurants, marinas and ongoing beachfront redevelopment. Transportation access includes I‑95 and US‑1, Broward County Transit buses, and proximity (about 20–30 minutes) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport and Tri‑Rail. Lighthouse Point is generally more affluent with lower crime and canal-front single-family homes, while East Pompano and East Deerfield offer a broader mix of housing types and incomes; overall housing costs and cost of living are above the U.S. average. The climate is humid subtropical with hot, wet summers and mild winters, and properties face standard South Florida hurricane, flooding and sea-level rise risks.
Is East Deerfield Beach / East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, FL expensive?
Housing and rental costs in East Deerfield Beach, east Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point are generally higher than Broward County averages due to oceanfront and waterfront properties. Lighthouse Point is among the more affluent municipalities in the county, and beachfront parcels in eastern Deerfield and Pompano command notable price premiums. Expect overall higher housing, insurance and property-tax-related costs compared with inland Broward neighborhoods; exact prices depend on proximity to the water and property type.
What is the weather of East Deerfield Beach / East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, FL?
The area has a tropical coastal climate with hot, humid summers and warm, relatively drier winters, driven by a wet season from June–September and a dry season from November–April. Summer daytime highs typically range 88–92°F (31–33°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and high humidity; winter highs average 74–77°F (23–25°C) with lows near 58–65°F (14–18°C). Annual rainfall is roughly 55–65 inches, concentrated in the summer months, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1–November 30 with peak activity in August–September. Persistent sea breezes moderate coastal temperatures, while occasional cold fronts can bring brief cooler conditions in winter.
How safe is East Deerfield Beach / East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, FL?
Lighthouse Point records one of the lowest violent-crime rates in Broward County and is generally considered safer than many neighboring beach cities. East Deerfield Beach and east Pompano Beach see higher overall crime in parts of their beachfront and commercial areas, with property crimes and thefts more common and citywide rates at or slightly above Broward County averages. For current, neighborhood-level data consult the Broward County Sheriff’s Office or local police crime maps and follow basic precautions (lock vehicles, secure belongings, avoid poorly lit areas at night).