At a Glance
Median Income
$69,150
$34,613 per capita
Home Value
$378,100
Zillow: $499,617
Median Rent
$1,863/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
9.8% smoking rate
How Kendale Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kendale Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kendale Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kendale Lakes residents earn a median household income of $69,150 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,613. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% 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 Kendale Lakes is $378,100 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,617. Median rent is $1,863/month, with 38.6% 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 1980.
Education
29.3% of adults in Kendale Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kendale Lakes has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population52,141
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density6,453/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born64.8%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,150
Per Capita$34,613
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B+
Home Value$378,100
Rent$1,863
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$499,617
Housing Units19,626
Rent Burden38.6%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain56.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Kendale Lakes was built in 1980.
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
64.8% 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.