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Florida City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
12,791 Population 2,132/sq mi density
$47,754 Median Income $19,215 per capita
$353,200 Home Value $367,359 Zillow
$1,328 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,619 Violent Crime/100K 7,266 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,754 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$353,200 home value, $1,328/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,619 violent crimes/100K (589% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Florida City, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,754
36% below
$19,215 per capita
Home Value
$353,200
25% above
Zillow: $367,359
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
14% above
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,619/100K
589% above
7,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
66.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Florida City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Florida City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
125%
Rent
114%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
689%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florida City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Florida City residents earn a median household income of $47,754 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,215. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Florida City is $353,200 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,359. Median rent is $1,328/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

Florida City reports 2,619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 589% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,266/100K. The murder rate is 32.8/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in Florida City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 66.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Florida City has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population12,791
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density2,132/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,754
Per Capita$19,215
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

C
Home Value$353,200
Rent$1,328
Ownership30.6%
Zillow$367,359
Housing Units3,799
Rent Burden36.5%

Crime

F
Violent2,619/100K
Property7,266/100K
Murder32.8/100K
Assault1,970/100K
Burglary632/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes19.5%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+66.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute35 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63

Did You Know?

Florida City was founded in 1914.
The median home in Florida City was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Miami International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.