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Living in Tamarac
A sprawling inland city just north of Miami, Tamarac is a great destination for retirees looking for a quiet community with easy access to larger cities and beaches. Residents can…
A sprawling inland city just north of Miami, Tamarac is a great destination for retirees looking for a quiet community with easy access to larger cities and beaches. Residents can enjoy the offerings of the nearby Everglades, several golf courses, and community events. With year round warm weather and affordable housing, Tamarac 55+ communities are popular with active adults.
Climate & Geography
Situated further inland between the coast and the Everglades, Tamarac’s tropical climate is similar to that of other cities in Southeast Florida. Summers are long, wet, and hot, and winters are drier and mild. The seabreeze from the Atlantic Ocean doesn’t quite reach Tamarac, and therefore summer temperatures can be much hotter than its coastal neighbors. Much of Tamarac is split between flatlands and swamplands due to its proximity to the Everglades. Residents can expect higher than average rainfall, especially in the summer, and over 250 days of sunshine each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Residents have plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation in Tamarac. Bordering the Everglades, retirees can enjoy boat tours, fishing, shopping, and dining on the national wildlife area. There are also several golf clubs both in and around Tamarac, including the popular Woodlands Country Club, Colony West Golf Club, and Woodmont Country Club.
Tamarac also offers community events, like a Sunday farmers market, Rock N’ Ride Car Show with live music, and special holiday festivals. Active adults can also head to nearby Fort Lauderdale or Pompano Beach for access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Tamarac’s overall cost of living is slightly above the U.S. average, which is similar to the average in Florida. Transportation is the biggest factor, whereas housing, health care, and utilities are all far below average. Groceries, like much of Florida, match the national average.
Florida is an enticing state for retirees because it levies no income tax, including any form of retirement income. On average, property taxes are below other states, whereas sales taxes are typical of the U.S. Two major expenses for retirees, groceries and medicine, are not taxed.
Health Care
55+ communities in Tamarac are part of the larger Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area which scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index. Just recently, it scored in the top 20 communities in the U.S.
The closest U.S. News & World Report nationally ranked hospital is the Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, and is the No. 5 hospital in Florida. Other high performing hospitals within 10 miles of Tamarac are University Hospital and Medical Center, Plantation General Hospital, Westside Regional Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center-Margate, and Holy Cross Hospital-Fort Lauderdale.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tamarac, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 5 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Tamarac has 406 homes, the largest has 4869 homes, and the average communities consists of 1242 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Tamarac. Approximately 14.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Kings Point in Tamarac is a gated communities with 4869 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Tamarac stay on the market for around 394 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $225,902, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Isles of Tamarac average around $447,526, while homes in Lakes of Carriage Hills average around $179,565.
17 communities near Tamarac
592 homes near Tamarac
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1 beds
|2 baths
|775 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,057 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|950 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|930 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|768 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,106 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,579 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|768 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,520 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|920 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|750 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,002 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|2 baths
|928 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,580 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|720 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|950 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,088 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|990 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,230 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|1,000 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,270 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,000 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|660 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,185 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,070 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|720 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,037 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|928 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,275 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,010 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,102 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|990 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,325 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,318 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|950 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|790 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|990 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,228 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Tamarac, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 5 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Tamarac has 406 homes, the largest has 4869 homes, and the average communities consists of 1242 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Tamarac. Approximately 14.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Kings Point in Tamarac is a gated communities with 4869 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Tamarac stay on the market for around 394 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $225,902, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Isles of Tamarac average around $447,526, while homes in Lakes of Carriage Hills average around $179,565.
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