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Palmetto Bay, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
24,247 Population 2,925/sq mi density
$143,368 Median Income $70,583 per capita
$787,000 Home Value $2,145,407 Zillow
$1,862 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
174 Violent Crime/100K 2,624 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,368 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$787,000 home value, $1,862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Palmetto Bay, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,368
91% above
$70,583 per capita
Home Value
$787,000
179% above
Zillow: $2,145,407
Median Rent
$1,862/mo
60% above
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
2,624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.5%
82% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
27% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Palmetto Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Palmetto Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
191%
Home Value
279%
Rent
160%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
182%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palmetto Bay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Palmetto Bay residents earn a median household income of $143,368 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,583. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% 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 Palmetto Bay is $787,000 , 179% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,145,407. Median rent is $1,862/month, with 39.1% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Palmetto Bay reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,624/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

61.5% of adults in Palmetto Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palmetto Bay has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population24,247
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,925/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,368
Per Capita$70,583
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

B+
Home Value$787,000
Rent$1,862
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$2,145,407
Housing Units8,718
Rent Burden39.1%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property2,624/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary287/100K

Health

Obesity23.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+28.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Palmetto Bay was built in 1976.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.0% 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.