Florida · Metropolitan Area
South Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 3,081. Residents earn $188,095 per year, which is 150% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. South Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Beach is $188,095, which is significantly higher than the national average — 150% above $75,149. This places South Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in South Beach is $860,000, making it a premium housing market at 205% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
South Beach is a highly educated community — 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
South Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $188,095 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $133,585 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,239 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,744 |
| County GDP | $16,683M |
| Restaurants | 524 |
| Healthcare | 945 |
| Retail | 818 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,917 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.80% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 42.8% |
| Census Median | $860,000 |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,592,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,592,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $482 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 35.2% |
| Inventory | 88 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,917 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.80% |
| Obesity | 22.4% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.6% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,816/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 945 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.4 inches |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | -1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.5755°N, 80.3334°W |
| County FIPS | 12111 |
Winner: Republican by 9.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.1% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,133/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 945 |
| Restaurants | 524 |
| Retail Stores | 818 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 42.8% |