Florida · Metropolitan Area
Gulf Stream is a small town in Florida with a population of 766. Residents earn $196,806 per year, which is 162% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gulf Stream 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. Gulf Stream offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gulf Stream is $196,806, which is significantly higher than the national average — 162% above $75,149. This places Gulf Stream among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Gulf Stream is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,019 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Gulf Stream is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,583 per 100,000, near the national average.
Gulf Stream is a highly educated community — 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Gulf Stream has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.2% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.8% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $196,806 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $176,070 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,485 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $176,566 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 71,342 |
| County GDP | $140,506M |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Healthcare | 6,801 |
| Retail | 5,605 |
| Manufacturing | 973 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,622,569 |
| Median List Price | $1,486,750 |
| Median List Price | $1,486,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,097 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,019 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.7% |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,778 |
| 351% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,624/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,583.4/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 243.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,339.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.6 inches |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4860°N, 80.0574°W |
| County FIPS | 12099 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.1% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.5% |
| Public Libraries | 33 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,801 |
| Restaurants | 3,308 |
| Retail Stores | 5,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 217 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |