Tamarac had 71,897 residents at the 2020 Census.
Key takeaway
The headcount matters less to a buyer than how those residents are housed. Condos are where unsold supply has piled up, so condo shoppers have room to negotiate right now. If you need a single-family house, expect tighter supply and plan to offer closer to asking.
Who this guide is for
This guide is for anyone considering a move to or a purchase in Tamarac who wants to know how big the city is and whether that size means competition for the type of home they want.
What is the population of Tamarac, FL?
The population figure won’t tell you how competitive buying is, because Tamarac’s housing doesn’t behave as a single market. Condos make up 367 of the 673 homes for sale and sit at 8.7 months of supply, against 5.1 months for single-family homes (90 days ending September 30, 2026).
That 2020 Census figure is a direct count. The Census Bureau’s newer 2025 population estimate of 74,134 is modeled from growth patterns.
Broward County has a 2024 estimated population of 2,037,472, so Tamarac accounts for a small slice of a very large county.
Is Tamarac’s population growing?
Between the 2010 Census count of 60,427 and the 2020 count, the city grew by about 19%. That growth came in a city with little room left to expand. A 1995 Community Development Department survey, cited in the city’s parks and open space master plan, found Tamarac already developed with limited vacant land, the largest share of it earmarked for residential use.
Recent city commission records show development continuing on the last vacant parcels. The approved Tamarac Village project includes 401 multi-family units. Smaller vacant parcels are being sold or rezoned case by case, including a city-owned lot sold for a mixed residential project. Because vacant land is scarce, most new households end up buying existing homes rather than new construction. That means resale condition and inspections matter more here than builder incentives.
How many homes are in Tamarac?
The Census Bureau reports a 76.2% owner-occupied rate for the city. Most of that housing stock consists of older properties built during Tamarac’s initial development decades ago.
For buyers looking at older homes, budget for roof, plumbing, and air conditioning updates before writing offers. Pull a homeowners insurance quote early too, since carrying costs on an older Florida property can surprise buyers who wait until after the inspection period. Sellers must disclose known material defects.
Tamarac housing supply by property type
That supply gap between condos and detached houses drives how you negotiate here. The median condo sits on the market for 115 days, while single-family homes go under contract in a median of 73 days. A condo seller has usually been waiting nearly four months by the time you show up, which gives you real room to ask for repair credits or closing-cost help.
Prices are falling fastest in the condo segment, down 8.8% year over year, compared to a 6% drop for single-family homes. Townhouses are the only property type with rising prices, up 4% year over year. That figure rests on just 33 sales, none of them above list price, so read it as a directional signal rather than a firm trend.
Single-family buyers should still expect some competition. A small share of detached houses recently sold above asking, enough to cost you a house if you come in too light.
Example: a condo offer compared with a house offer
For illustration only: at the median condo sale-to-list ratio of 94.3%, a condo listed at $150,000 would close near $141,450, about $8,550 under asking. At the single-family ratio of 97.3%, a house listed at $400,000 would close near $389,200, about $10,800 under. The dollar gap is similar, but the condo buyer negotiated more than twice the percentage. A full-price condo offer likely pays more than it needs to. An aggressive lowball on a house risks losing it outright.
What you give up on a condo is cost certainty, because the discount can disappear into association costs. Under Florida law, condo buildings three or more habitable stories tall need a milestone inspection by December 31 of the year they turn 30, then every 10 years. The local enforcement agency can move that to age 25 where conditions such as proximity to salt water call for it. Owner-controlled associations that existed by July 1, 2022 had to complete a structural integrity reserve study by December 31, 2025 for each building three stories or higher. Associations facing a milestone inspection due by December 31, 2026 can do the study alongside it. These rules have pushed some associations to raise dues or levy special assessments. Before you write an offer, ask the association for current dues, the latest reserve study, milestone inspection status, and any pending assessments.
How to use Tamarac’s population numbers in your home search
Start with whether a condo or a house fits your needs. Condo buyers should work through the supply figures and example above, then HOA and condo fees. House buyers should focus on the single-family figures in the at-a-glance list below.
If you need to close by a certain date, the days-on-market comparison above shows that single-family homes move faster than condos.
Check whether your budget lands closer to the condo median or the single-family median using average home cost and how much house you can afford.
Look beyond the headcount for daily life:
- Cost of living covers utilities and other expenses.
- Official safety and crime data is worth reviewing directly.
- The Broward County Public Schools boundary locator confirms school assignments for a specific address.
- Property taxes and getting around round out the picture on carrying costs and commute times.
Raul Lopez at United Realty Group can pull current condo and single-family listings and recent sales for a side-by-side comparison, in English or Spanish.
At a glance
- Median sale price, all homes: $299,857, down 6.3% year over year (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 308 sales)
- Median sale price, single-family: $374,851, down 6% year over year (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 146 sales)
- Median sale price, condos: $139,936, down 8.8% year over year (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 129 sales)
- Median sale price, townhouses: $371,954, up 4% year over year (90 days ending 2026-09-30; based on 33 townhouse sales, a small sample)
- Homes for sale: 673 all homes, 367 condos, 243 single-family, 59 townhouses (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Months of supply: 6.7 all homes, 8.7 condos, 5.1 single-family, 5.5 townhouses (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Median days on market: 89 all homes, 115 condos, 73 single-family, 73 townhouses (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Sale-to-list ratio: 96.1% all homes, 94.3% condos, 97.3% single-family, 97.6% townhouses (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Share sold above list price: 5.9% all homes, 5.6% condos, 7.6% single-family, 0% townhouses (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Median price per square foot: $220 all homes, $132 condos, $257 single-family, $264 townhouses (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Tamarac population FAQs
What is the crime rate in Tamarac, Florida?
The crime rate is reported offenses divided by the population, multiplied by 1,000. For current safety data, use the latest figures from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Is Tamarac, FL expensive to live in?
The median sale price for all homes is $299,857, down 6.3% year over year for the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. Falling prices give buyers more room on the purchase side.
Is Tamarac a wealthy area?
Tamarac’s single-family median sale price of $374,851 (90 days ending September 30, 2026) is well below the county figure. The local Realtor association reported a $641,500 single-family median across all of Broward County for September 2026.
What county is Tamarac, FL in?
Tamarac is in Broward County. The Broward County Property Appraiser sets the assessed values behind property taxes for all homes within the city limits.
What ZIP codes are in Tamarac, FL?
The city includes ZIP codes 33309, 33319, 33320, 33321, 33351, and 33359. Some of these extend into neighboring cities, so check the municipality field on the property’s Broward County Property Appraiser record to confirm a home is in Tamarac.
Is Tamarac part of Fort Lauderdale?
No. Tamarac is its own incorporated city within Broward County, approximately 13 miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, about a 21-minute drive via I-95 and Broward Boulevard.
How far is Tamarac from Miami?
Tamarac is approximately 34 miles from downtown Miami, a drive of about 39 to 40 minutes via I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike.
What is the population density of Tamarac?
Based on the 2020 Census count and a land area of 11.59 square miles, Tamarac has about 6,203 people per square mile. Much of that density comes from multi-unit condo buildings rather than small single-family lots.
Sources
- Redfin: Data Center
- United States Census Bureau: QuickFacts Tamarac city, Florida
- United States Census Bureau: QuickFacts Broward County, Florida
- Florida Senate: 2025 Florida Statutes 553.899
- Wikipedia: Tamarac, Florida
- Rome2Rio: Tamarac to Fort Lauderdale
- Rome2Rio: Tamarac to Downtown Miami
- MIAMI REALTORS: South Florida Market Stats September 2026
- City of Tamarac: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
