Florida · Metropolitan Area
Miami Beach is a mid-size city in Florida with a population of 81,319. Residents earn $67,014 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Miami Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Miami Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Miami Beach is $67,014, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Miami Beach is $542,000, making it a premium housing market at 92% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,733 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
With 973 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 10,268 per 100,000, 424% above the national average.
Miami Beach is a highly educated community — 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Miami Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 344 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 31.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 69.0% |
| 415% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,014 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $72,301 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,492 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,222 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% 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 | 2.24% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $542,000 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $518,750 |
| Median List Price | $671,289 |
| Median List Price | $671,289 |
| $/Sq Ft | $692 |
| Homes Sold | 130 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.9% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Inventory | 1,857 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,733 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,756 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,130 |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.24% |
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Total Violent | 973.1/100K |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Murder | 5.5/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rape | 58.8/100K |
| Robbery | 419.5/100K |
| Assault | 489.3/100K |
| Total Property | 10,268.0/100K |
| 424% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 892.4/100K |
| Theft | 8,909.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 466.4/100K |
| Arson | 6.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 80.1 inches |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8106°N, 80.1489°W |
| County FIPS | 12086 |
Winner: Republican by 11.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.2% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 10,575/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 67 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 67 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Restaurants | 6,356 |
| Retail Stores | 10,749 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |