At a Glance
Median Income
$67,014
$72,301 per capita
Home Value
$542,000
Zillow: $518,750
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
924/100K
7,568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
344 sunny days/yr
How Miami Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miami Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miami Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miami Beach residents earn a median household income of $67,014 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,301. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% 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 Miami Beach is $542,000 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $518,750. Median rent is $1,733/month, with 36.6% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Miami Beach reports 924 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,568/100K. The murder rate is 6.5/100K.
Education
51.2% of adults in Miami Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miami Beach has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population81,319
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density10,575/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,014
Per Capita$72,301
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C
Home Value$542,000
Rent$1,733
Ownership38.7%
Zillow$518,750
Housing Units63,789
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent924/100K
Property7,568/100K
Murder6.5/100K
Assault510/100K
Burglary778/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days344/yr
Rain80.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.2%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations67
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Miami Beach was built in 1968.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.0% 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.