At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$22,138 per capita
Home Value
$67,700
Zillow: $417,519
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,228/100K
19,978/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
48.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Medley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medley residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,138. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Medley is $67,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,519. Median rent is $1,339/month, with 32.6% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Medley reports 1,228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 19,978/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Medley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
48.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medley has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°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 72.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,089
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$22,138
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent$1,339
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$417,519
Housing Units451
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,228/100K
Property19,978/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault893/100K
Burglary3,125/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain72.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+48.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Medley was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Miami International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
21.1% 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.