Idlewyld

Compact waterfront neighborhood near Las Olas with Middle River and Intracoastal dockage and easy beach access.
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Idlewyld is a compact waterfront neighborhood near Las Olas Boulevard in east Fort Lauderdale, developed in the 1920s along the Middle River and Intracoastal corridor.

Wide canals, Intracoastal views and deepwater dockage on many lots make Idlewyld a boating-oriented address close to the beach. The housing stock covers primarily waterfront single-family homes, from historic residences to extensively renovated and newer builds. Residents look to Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Beach, downtown shops and nearby marinas for everyday life and recreation. Its small size and waterfront setting keep inventory limited compared with larger east-side neighborhoods. Local inventory in Idlewyld changes through the year, so comparing active and recent listings helps set expectations.

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Overview for Idlewyld, FL

175 people live in Idlewyld, where the median age is 62 and the average individual income is $135,852. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

175

Total Population

62 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$135,852

Average individual Income

Around Idlewyld, FL

There's plenty to do around Idlewyld, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

29
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
30
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including J.A.M Cakes, Curson Sophy, and Time Out Sportfishing.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.1 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 1.1 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.4 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.5 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.98 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.99 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Idlewyld, FL

Idlewyld has 59 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Idlewyld do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 175 people call Idlewyld home. The population density is 16,202 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

175

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

62 years

Median Age

53 / 46%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
59

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$135,852

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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