At a Glance
Median Income
$97,159
$69,351 per capita
Home Value
$672,200
Zillow: $649,954
Median Rent
$2,097/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Miramar Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miramar Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miramar Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miramar Beach residents earn a median household income of $97,159 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,351. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,125 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Miramar Beach is $672,200 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $649,954. Median rent is $2,097/month, with 34.2% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Miramar Beach reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,215/100K.
Education
55.0% of adults in Miramar Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miramar Beach has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,587
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density1,223/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,159
Per Capita$69,351
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$6,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
C+
Home Value$672,200
Rent$2,097
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$649,954
Housing Units14,411
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property1,215/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,110/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain55.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Miramar Beach was built in 1996.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.