Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 104 —
4% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing13% above
Goods & services6% above
Utilities3% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost14% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates29.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Tamarac Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development and Redevelopment for the City of Tamarac focuses on fostering business growth, creating jobs, and enhancing the city's community through smart development. It serves business owners, developers, and residents with information and resources.
region
South Florida Regional Planning Council
The Council provides economic development information and technical assistance to local governments, private businesses, and neighborhood-based organizations, and serves as the Economic Development Administration’s Economic Development District. It maintains the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, operates revolving loan funds to support small businesses, brownfields redevelopment, and affordable housing, and secures and manages state and federal grants for South Florida communities.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes