At a Glance
Median Income
$59,124
$58,204 per capita
Home Value
$489,700
Zillow: $651,750
Median Rent
$2,002/mo
43.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
1,579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Sunny Isles Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunny Isles Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunny Isles Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunny Isles Beach residents earn a median household income of $59,124 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,204. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Sunny Isles Beach is $489,700 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $651,750. Median rent is $2,002/month, with 43.4% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Sunny Isles Beach reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,579/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Sunny Isles Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunny Isles Beach has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population22,125
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density21,906/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,124
Per Capita$58,204
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
D
Home Value$489,700
Rent$2,002
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$651,750
Housing Units21,466
Rent Burden43.4%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property1,579/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Sunny Isles Beach was founded in 1997.
The median home in Sunny Isles Beach was built in 1980.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.