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South Miami Heights, FL
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South Miami Heights, FL
At a Glance
How South Miami Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Miami Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Miami Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Miami Heights residents earn a median household income of $64,657 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,522. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% 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 Heights is $357,000 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,022. Median rent is $1,442/month, with 35.7% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
South Miami Heights reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,188/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in South Miami Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Miami Heights has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.