Oakland Park, FL: A Local Guide to Neighborhoods, Downtown and Flood Zones
Quick answer: Oakland Park is its own city, just north of Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors in central Broward County. It covers about 8 square miles and has about 45,000 residents. Housing is a mix: about 42% of homes are single-family detached houses, and most of the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. The median home was built in 1972. Downtown along Dixie Highway is being rezoned and redeveloped, and a commuter rail stop is planned there. The City says about 40% of the city is in a high-risk flood zone, so check each address before you buy.
General information only. Neighborhood locations below come from the City of Oakland Park's neighborhood map and association list and are approximate. Confirm details for any specific property.
Oakland Park at a glance
- Size and population: 7.53 square miles of land (2020 Census) and an estimated 45,332 residents as of July 1, 2025. (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Housing: about 19,100 housing units. About 42% are single-family detached homes, about 58% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1972. (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Prices: Redfin reports a median sale price of about $420,000 for all Oakland Park home types over the three months ending August 2026, up 3.6% from a year earlier, with homes selling in about 94 days on average. (Redfin) Across Broward County in August 2026, the median single-family price was $650,000 and the median condo price was $257,500. (MIAMI REALTORS®) Prices change monthly and vary a lot by street.
- Neighborhoods: the City counts 31 distinct neighborhoods, and many have homeowner, condominium or neighborhood associations. (City of Oakland Park)
- Property taxes: for the 2025 tax year, the combined millage rate for Oakland Park (code 1712) was 20.3054, compared with 18.5714 for Fort Lauderdale code 0311. (Broward County Property Appraiser)
A short history
The name dates to 1922, when a developer planned a subdivision east of Dixie Highway and north of the North Fork of the Middle River and named it for the oaks along the river. In 1925 the area was swept into a boom-era city called Floranada, a mix of "Florida" and "Canada." When the boom went bust, Floranada was dissolved, and the City of Oakland Park was incorporated on July 1, 1929. (City of Oakland Park)
Neighborhoods by area
The main north-south roads are Federal Highway, Dixie Highway (with the Florida East Coast Railway beside it), Andrews Avenue and I-95. The main east-west roads are Commercial Boulevard, Prospect Road and Oakland Park Boulevard. (City neighborhood map)
East of Dixie Highway
- Corals of Oakland Park (COPNA) is the large neighborhood between Dixie Highway and Federal Highway, running from Commercial Boulevard south past Oakland Park Boulevard. It is represented by a neighborhood association.
- Several condo and townhome communities sit inside or next to it, including Coral Lake Tower, Cobble East, Kings Park, Azul at Kimberly Lake and the Villas at Coral Heights.
- Garden Acres lies just south of Commercial Boulevard, west of Dixie Highway.
Downtown and Central Oakland Park
- Downtown is centered on Dixie Highway and the railroad. Central Oakland Park is the neighborhood just west of Dixie Highway, north of Oakland Park Boulevard, and Mainstreet Townhomes sits just east of Dixie near Oakland Park Boulevard.
- Middle River Homes sits just south of Oakland Park Boulevard, near Dixie Highway.
Between I-95 and Dixie Highway
- North Andrews Gardens is the largest neighborhood on the City map. It covers the north end of the city on both sides of Andrews Avenue, from around Prospect Road up toward Cypress Creek Road.
- Prospect Gardens is just south of Prospect Road, east of I-95.
- Lloyd Estates lies north of Oakland Park Boulevard, between I-95 and Andrews Avenue, with Sleepy River and Riverwood Cove at its south end.
- Harlem McBride lies north of Oakland Park Boulevard, east of Andrews Avenue.
West of I-95
- Twin Lakes South and Royal Palm Isles sit just west of I-95. Royal Palm Acres and the Royal Palm condominium are next to them.
- Oaktree Estates, a homeowners association community, sits just north of NW 44th Street. Lake Emerald, a condominium community, is just south of it, below NW 44th Street.
- Oakland Forest, near Oakland Park Boulevard on the west side, includes several associations, such as the Lakes of Oakland Forest and Pines of Oakland Forest condominiums and the Oaks at Oakland Forest homeowners association. Sailboat Pointe (about 376 condo units) is nearby.
- Farther west, near NW 44th Street, are Lake Pointe, Mira Lago, Montage by the Lake and Summer Lake, a mix of condo and single-family associations.
- South of Oakland Park Boulevard on the west side are Cambridge Park, Lakeside Estates and the Sunshine Holiday mobile home park.
Neighborhood locations: City of Oakland Park neighborhood map (2020). Association names and unit counts: City association list (March 2026). (City of Oakland Park)
Downtown: what is changing
- Rezoning: on June 15, 2022, the City Commission approved the "Building Our 2nd Century Downtown" (OP3D) code changes, expanding downtown from about 148 to about 235 acres. (Oakland Park CRA)
- Horizon project: a mixed-use project planned on the six-acre City Hall site, with homes, shops, green space, public parking and room for a future commuter rail platform. The City's redevelopment agency said work was expected to begin in late 2025. (Oakland Park CRA)
- Commuter rail (planned, not built): Broward County Transit's BCR North project on the FEC line lists stations at Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach. (Mass Transit, Feb. 2025)
- Jaco Pastorius Park: the downtown park, named in 2007 for the bass player who grew up in Oakland Park. Its Main Street entrance has an arched "walk under water" fountain. (City of Oakland Park)
Flood zones and insurance
- The City says about 40% of Oakland Park is in an AH or AE Special Flood Hazard Area, and names the North Fork of the Middle River as a source of inland flooding. (City of Oakland Park)
- Through FEMA's Community Rating System, the City says property owners currently earn a 20% discount on flood insurance. Make sure your quote includes it.
- New FEMA flood maps took effect in Broward County on July 31, 2024. Look up the exact address on FEMA's map center or Broward County's flood map page. See our flood zone and insurance guide.
What buyers and investors should check
- Confirm the city. Many Oakland Park homes have a "Fort Lauderdale" mailing address. Check the city on the Broward County Property Appraiser record, because taxes, permits and rules follow the city, not the ZIP code.
- Check the flood zone and get insurance quotes before you make an offer.
- For condos and HOA homes, read the association documents, budget, reserves and any inspection reports. See our condo and HOA buyer's guide.
- Planning a short-term rental? In single-family zoning, the City requires registration ($500, then $250 a year) and an inspection. (City of Oakland Park) Check your association's rules too.
- Look up permit history for past roof, window and addition work on the City's permit access page.
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Sources were checked October 3, 2026. Market figures are estimates from the named sources and change monthly. This page does not describe residents or schools; we encourage you to research the factors that matter to you.
