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South Beach, FL
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South Beach, FL
At a Glance
How South Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Beach residents earn a median household income of $188,095 , which is 150% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $133,585. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,744 business establishments, including 524 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Beach is $860,000 , 205% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,800. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 15.0% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
South Beach reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,817/100K.
Education
65.1% of adults in South Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Beach has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.