At a Glance
Median Income
$45,900
$22,658 per capita
Home Value
$102,600
Zillow: $124,918
Median Rent
$804/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
535/100K
2,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 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+
2.9 / 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 $45,900 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,658. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 775 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Miami is $102,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,918. Median rent is $804/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Miami reports 535 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,883/100K. The murder rate is 7.7/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Miami hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miami has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population12,960
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,168/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,900
Per Capita$22,658
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,600
Rent$804
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$124,918
Housing Units5,654
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent535/100K
Property2,883/100K
Murder7.7/100K
Assault405/100K
Burglary849/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Miami was founded in 1891.
The median home in Miami was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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