At a Glance
Median Income
$137,873
$57,003 per capita
Home Value
$788,600
Zillow: $720,879
Median Rent
$2,233/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
218/100K
5,411/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Miami Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miami Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miami Shores a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miami Shores residents earn a median household income of $137,873 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,003. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Shores is $788,600 , 180% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $720,879. Median rent is $2,233/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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Miami Shores reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,411/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.7% of adults in Miami Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miami Shores has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,627
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density4,669/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,873
Per Capita$57,003
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B
Home Value$788,600
Rent$2,233
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$720,879
Housing Units4,129
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property5,411/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary539/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Miami Shores was built in 1952.
20.5% 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.
5.6% 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.