At a Glance
Median Income
$88,313
$57,267 per capita
Home Value
$736,900
Zillow: $1,491,732
Median Rent
$1,700/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
454/100K
2,148/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
8.9% smoking rate
How South Miami Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Miami's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Miami a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Miami residents earn a median household income of $88,313 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,267. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 South Miami is $736,900 , 161% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,491,732. Median rent is $1,700/month, with 42.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
South Miami reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,148/100K.
Education
55.2% of adults in South Miami hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Miami has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,926
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density5,254/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born41.1%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,313
Per Capita$57,267
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
D
Home Value$736,900
Rent$1,700
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$1,491,732
Housing Units5,107
Rent Burden42.3%
Crime
F
Violent454/100K
Property2,148/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
South Miami was founded in 1897.
The median home in South Miami was built in 1967.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
41.1% 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.