TamaracFL
A city of 73,019, settled in 1963. Nearly 3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Tamarac stand out
The 3 things Tamarac does most differently from other towns.
Tamarac has grown 19% since 2010
60,427 people in 2010; 73,019 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Tamarac’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tamarac. Another town gets a different order.
3% of Tamarac is conserved land
4.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tamarac Sports Complex | — | 36 |
| 2. Woodmont Natural Area | 0.2 mi | 20 |
| 3. Tamarac Recreation Center | — | 11 |
Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
Tamarac beats the Florida average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Tamarac | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12% | 14.6% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 81.4% | 78.4% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 3.8% |
A typical Tamarac home is worth about $292K
The typical Tamarac home is worth about $292,000, down 4.5% in a year, 22% below the Florida typical home.
Typical home value
Tamarac’s public schools outperform 38% of Florida districts
The public schools Tamarac’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter School at University | K–8 | 1,441 | B |
| Challenger Elementary School | PK–5 | 830 | B− |
| Tamarac Elementary School | PK–5 | 553 | C |
| Everest Charter School | K–8 | 150 | C+ |
| Alazhar School Private | K–8 | 272 | |
| Bethlehem Junior Academy Private | K–8 | 244 |
Most working residents commute out of Tamarac
Most working residents leave Tamarac for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Lauderdale (14%), Sunrise (10%) and Coral Springs (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Tamarac has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 57°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
96% of working residents leave Tamarac for work
Where Tamarac’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Tamarac
City in Florida, United States
Tamarac is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 71,897.
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- Established
- 1963
- Population
- 71,897
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 10 ft
Tamarac’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Tamarac.