Florida · Metropolitan Area
South Miami is a small city in Florida with a population of 11,926. Residents earn $88,313 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Miami receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. 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 Miami offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in South Miami is $88,313, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in South Miami is $736,900, making it a premium housing market at 161% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,700 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in South Miami is below the national average at 353 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,595 per 100,000, 185% above the national average.
South Miami is a highly educated community — 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
South Miami has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 39.4% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.6% |
| 352% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,313 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,267 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,492 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,222 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 123,309 |
| County GDP | $260,837M |
| Restaurants | 6,356 |
| Healthcare | 11,061 |
| Retail | 10,749 |
| Manufacturing | 2,137 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,130 |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $736,900 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,199,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,199,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $571 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 55 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,700 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,130 |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 14.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Total Violent | 352.8/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 41.0/100K |
| Robbery | 98.5/100K |
| Assault | 213.3/100K |
| Total Property | 5,595.2/100K |
| 185% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 845.0/100K |
| Theft | 4,512.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 237.9/100K |
| Arson | 8.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7086°N, 80.2951°W |
| County FIPS | 12086 |
Winner: Republican by 11.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.2% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,254/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Restaurants | 6,356 |
| Retail Stores | 10,749 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |