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Golden Glades, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
35,042 Population 18/sq mi density
$49,932 Median Income $25,015 per capita
$346,900 Home Value $458,885 Zillow
$1,444 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
938 Violent Crime/100K 4,563 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,932 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$346,900 home value, $1,444/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
938 violent crimes/100K (147% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden Glades, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,932
34% below
$25,015 per capita
Home Value
$346,900
23% above
Zillow: $458,885
Median Rent
$1,444/mo
24% above
46.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
938/100K
147% above
4,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Golden Glades Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
123%
Rent
124%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden Glades a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden Glades residents earn a median household income of $49,932 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,015. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% 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 Golden Glades is $346,900 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,885. Median rent is $1,444/month, with 46.3% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Golden Glades reports 938 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 147% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,563/100K.

Education

16.1% of adults in Golden Glades hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden Glades has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population35,042
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,932
Per Capita$25,015
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

C+
Home Value$346,900
Rent$1,444
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$458,885
Housing Units11,779
Rent Burden46.3%

Crime

F
Violent938/100K
Property4,563/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden Glades was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Miami International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.3% 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.