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Riverwalk and Himmarshee

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Fort Lauderdale

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale oversees a three-square-mile Riverwalk District downtown. Its centerpiece is a 2.5-mile linear walk on both the north and south banks of the New River, plus 10 more parks in the district, from Esplanade Park and Huizenga Plaza to Laura Ward Plaza and Stranahan Park.

Esplanade Park hosts many of the area's food and cultural events, including the annual Stone Crab and Seafood Festival, and Riverwalk lists a free jazz brunch concert on the first Sunday of each month.

Nearby, Himmarshee Street and the area around it made up the city's first business district. Fort Lauderdale Magazine traces that to a long-gone train station, and two 1905 Florida Vernacular houses still stand along the FEC tracks.

Today the Himmarshee entertainment district runs along SW 2nd Street between SW 2nd and SW 4th avenues. Its special designation dates to a 1999 agreement. On October 20, 2026, the City Commission voted 5-0 on first reading to end that designation and tabled a separate late-night permit plan. A second vote is still needed before anything takes effect. As of November 9, 2026, that second vote has not happened, so late-night rules here may change.

Venues, events and details change. Please check directly with each venue, and see Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale for current information.

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Overview for Riverwalk and Himmarshee, FL

6,134 people live in Riverwalk and Himmarshee, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $78,100. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,134

Total Population

41 years

Median Age

High

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

$78,100

Average individual Income

Around Riverwalk and Himmarshee, FL

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

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
60
Bikeable
Bike Score
53
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tuf Club, Fort Lauderdale City of, and Seagull Enterprises.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 0.37 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.39 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.53 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.12 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.36 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.43 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Riverwalk and Himmarshee, FL

Riverwalk and Himmarshee has 3,038 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Riverwalk and Himmarshee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,134 people call Riverwalk and Himmarshee home. The population density is 18,202 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,134

Total Population

High

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

41 years

Median Age

60 / 40%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,038

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$78,100

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Riverwalk and Himmarshee, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Riverwalk and Himmarshee. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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