At a Glance
Median Income
$57,232
$39,248 per capita
Home Value
$235,600
Zillow: $384,727
Median Rent
$874/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
603/100K
3,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Mims Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mims's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mims 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
Mims residents earn a median household income of $57,232 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,248. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,850 business establishments, including 1,318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mims is $235,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,727. Median rent is $874/month, with 28.4% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Mims reports 603 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,266/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Mims hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mims has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,282
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,232
Per Capita$39,248
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$43,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,309
Housing
A
Home Value$235,600
Rent$874
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$384,727
Housing Units3,937
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent603/100K
Property3,266/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Mims was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 1,318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 96 fatal vehicle crashes.