Frequently Asked Questions about Venetian Isles
What is it like to live in Venetian Isles, Lighthouse Point, FL?
Venetian Isles is a small, predominantly residential canal-front neighborhood of single-family homes with direct boat access to the Intracoastal, offering a quiet, suburban atmosphere popular with families and boaters. City-maintained roads, nearby marinas and parks, and routine municipal services are provided by Lighthouse Point, with commercial centers and Fort Lauderdale a short drive away. The area is considered relatively safe within Broward County, has higher-than-average housing costs because of waterfront properties, and experiences a tropical climate with hurricane and flooding risk, so flood insurance and storm preparedness are common.
Is Venetian Isles, Lighthouse Point, FL expensive?
Venetian Isles is a small waterfront neighborhood of predominantly single-family homes with private docks, which places it above local averages for home values. Housing prices, property taxes and maintenance costs tend to be higher than Broward County averages, and flood/hurricane exposure increases homeowners’ insurance premiums. Overall, living in Venetian Isles is generally considered relatively expensive compared with non-waterfront neighborhoods in the county.
What is the weather of Venetian Isles, Lighthouse Point, FL?
This part of Lighthouse Point has a tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid summers and warm, milder winters. Summer (May–October) is the wet season with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and most of the area's roughly 60–65 inches (1,500–1,650 mm) of annual rainfall; winter (November–April) is drier with lower humidity. Typical summer highs are about 88–92°F (31–33°C) and winter lows about 60–65°F (15–18°C), moderated by coastal sea breezes. Hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–September), and the low-lying coastal location carries storm-surge and flooding risk during tropical systems.
How safe is Venetian Isles, Lighthouse Point, FL?
Venetian Isles is a small waterfront residential neighborhood in Lighthouse Point served by the Lighthouse Point Police Department; neighborhood-level crime data are limited. Lighthouse Point generally reports lower violent and property crime rates than the Broward County average based on recent municipal and county crime reports. For current, verifiable figures consult the Lighthouse Point Police Department crime reports or the Broward County crime-mapping/statistics portals.