At a Glance
Median Income
$59,390
$42,528 per capita
Home Value
$475,200
Zillow: $573,963
Median Rent
$1,657/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
3,668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
342 sunny days/yr
How Miami Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miami's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miami a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miami residents earn a median household income of $59,390 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,528. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% 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 is $475,200 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $573,963. Median rent is $1,657/month, with 36.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Miami reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,668/100K. The murder rate is 9.0/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Miami hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miami 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 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population446,663
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density12,407/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,390
Per Capita$42,528
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C
Home Value$475,200
Rent$1,657
Ownership30.7%
Zillow$573,963
Housing Units214,820
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent593/100K
Property3,668/100K
Murder9.0/100K
Assault393/100K
Burglary369/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days342/yr
Rain76.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations400
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Miami was founded in 1825.
The median home in Miami was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Miami International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.6% 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.
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