Florida · Metropolitan Area
Golden Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 614. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Golden Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Golden Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Golden Beach is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Golden Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Golden Beach is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Golden Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,044 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
Golden Beach is a highly educated community — 76.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Golden Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 33.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 66.5% |
| 396% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $150,839 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,492 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,222 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 123,309 |
| County GDP | $260,837M |
| Restaurants | 6,356 |
| Healthcare | 11,061 |
| Retail | 10,749 |
| Manufacturing | 2,137 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,130 |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.61% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $7,657,278 |
| Median List Price | $47,097,500 |
| Median List Price | $47,097,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,463 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,130 |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.61% |
| Obesity | 22.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Total Violent | 104.4/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 104.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,043.8/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 521.9/100K |
| Theft | 521.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 68.3 inches |
| 80% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.9633°N, 80.1221°W |
| County FIPS | 12086 |
Winner: Republican by 11.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.5% |
| 127% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,861/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.9% |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Restaurants | 6,356 |
| Retail Stores | 10,749 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |