At a Glance
Median Income
$60,979
$25,033 per capita
Home Value
$337,200
Zillow: $464,022
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
739/100K
3,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
343 sunny days/yr
How Miami Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miami Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miami Gardens 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 Gardens residents earn a median household income of $60,979 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,033. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Gardens is $337,200 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,022. Median rent is $1,709/month, with 39.5% 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 Gardens reports 739 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,789/100K. The murder rate is 22.9/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Miami Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miami Gardens has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population111,264
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density6,021/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,979
Per Capita$25,033
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B+
Home Value$337,200
Rent$1,709
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$464,022
Housing Units36,266
Rent Burden39.5%
Crime
F
Violent739/100K
Property3,789/100K
Murder22.9/100K
Assault490/100K
Burglary326/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days343/yr
Rain86.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Miami Gardens was founded in 2003.
The median home in Miami Gardens was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood 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.
12.7% 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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