True to its name, Galt Mile is roughly one mile of luxury high-rises along Fort Lauderdale’s glittering coast. The neighborhood comprises 39 condominium buildings connected by the Galt Mile Community Association. Each building has an individual association as well. “People live here, dine here, shop here and party here,” says Fred Nesbitt, president of the Galt Mile Community Association. “We have everything — nightlife, entertainment, restaurants, grocery stores, drugs stores, doctors’ offices. And you don’t have to worry about parking. You can walk everywhere. Las Olas? No, come here instead.” Located 6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 4 miles north of Las Olas Beach, Galt Mile is a hair quieter than its southern counterparts but just as much of a destination. “People say every day is a vacation when you live in Florida, but that’s not 100 percent true,” says Sherri Pfefer, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “It became true when I moved to Galt Mile, right on the sand. You walk the shore, and there’s the intoxicating aroma of saltwater and suntan lotion. Even when it’s dreary out, you just have to look up, and there are palm trees. It’s beautiful from the ground up.”
Beachfront condos on Galt Ocean Drive
The bulk of Galt Mile was developed between the 1960s and late 1990s along Galt Ocean Drive. One-bedroom condos start in the low $300,000s. Two-bedroom units list between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Units with three or more bedrooms range from around $800,000 to $4 million. These large ranges are due to various factors, including the age of the building, the date of the condo’s last remodel, square footage, window views and more. “Only one or two buildings allow seasonal rentals, so there’s not as much turnover,” Nesbitt says. “It helps build community.” Despite most residents owning, roughly half live in the community year-round. “We have snowbirds, but we also have what I call snowflakes, someone who owns a second home here and comes down for maybe a week every so often,” Pfefer says. “Like how a snowflake lands on the ground, and you see it for a little before it's gone.”
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and other green spaces
While most condos in Galt Mile come with beachfront access, there are some public access points and neighborhood green spaces farther down the shore, like Earl Lifshey Park or Vista Park. Both spots are ideal for a shaded picnic or a day in the waves. Known as the “Central Park” of Fort Lauderdale, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is just 3 miles south of Galt Mile, making it an ideal destination for an afternoon of exploration or a break from the beach. This 180-acre state park offers a glimpse at Florida’s unmarred natural beauty, with kayaks or paddleboards available to explore the waterways and mangroves, along with paved and natural walking trails for a chance to spot native wildlife like gopher tortoises and corn snakes.
Restaurants on Ocean Boulevard
Ocean Boulevard, also known as Florida State Road A1A, is the island’s main road. Along this strip, there’s a Winn-Dixie for grocery shopping, drug stores, banks and other convenient businesses. There are also plenty of places to eat. The most popular restaurant in the community is Greek Islands Taverna, Pfefer says. “They don’t take reservations. People line up for dinner. In season, the line’s like an hour long, but no one complains. It’s just part of it. They have that reputation.” Martorano’s is another wildly popular Galt Mile spot, opened by Steve Martorano, a famous self-taught cook from South Philadelphia. On weekends after 10:00 p.m., the restaurant’s low lights dim some more, and it transforms from an upscale Italian-American eatery to a thrumming nightclub with the help of a live DJ.
Magnet programs at Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools serves Fort Lauderdale. Galt Mile students can embark on their K-12 education close to home at Bayview Elementary, rated A-minus on Niche, before going to Sunrise Middle, rated B, and graduating from the A-rated Fort Lauderdale High. The high school offers two magnet programs, Cambridge International, through which students graduate with an international diploma, and Pre-Law and Public Affairs, a program for those interested in getting ahead on the pre-law track.
Across the Intracoastal Waterway
Circuit, an all-electric shuttle service, serves Galt Mile and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Residents can download the app for free rides around the community. As for farther travel, Oakland Park Boulevard and Commercial Boulevard are the main ways to access the mainland. It’s about a 5-mile drive from the heart of Galt Mile to Interstate 95.
Hurricane season on the Atlantic
Galt Mile is flush against the Atlantic Ocean, so hurricane season is something residents need to take seriously. Heavy rains can bring road closures and flooding along the coast. However, according to Risk Factor, many of the condo buildings themselves have a low risk of flooding. Risk Factor scored the area’s flood and heat factors as 10 out of 10. The nearest hospital, Holy Cross Health, is 3 miles away,
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Parks in this Area
El Prado Park
Beach
Events
Parking Lot
Bayview Park
Earl Lifshey Ocean Park
Trails
Beach
Ocean
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Fishing
Loggerhead Park
Picnic Area
Beach
Ocean
Friedt Family Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Vista Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Beach
Transit
Airport
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
25 min drive
Bus
Galt Ocean D & #3900
Bus
A1a & NE 41 S
Bus
A1a & NE 40 S
Bus
A1a & NE 36 S
Bus
A1a & NE 34 S
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Galt Mile
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Galt Mile, Fort Lauderdale sell after 120 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Galt Mile, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $905,856, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,263
Median Age
68
Population Density
74 ppl/acre
Population under 18
4.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
57.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,309
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,552
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
51.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
% Population in Labor Force
28.1%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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