At a Glance
Median Income
$99,764
$55,824 per capita
Home Value
$537,500
Zillow: $499,617
Median Rent
$1,894/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
8.3% smoking rate
How Sunset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunset a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunset residents earn a median household income of $99,764 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,824. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Sunset is $537,500 , 91% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,617. Median rent is $1,894/month, with 36.5% 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 1970.
Education
42.5% of adults in Sunset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunset 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
Population13,652
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density3,889/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born56.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,764
Per Capita$55,824
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B+
Home Value$537,500
Rent$1,894
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$499,617
Housing Units5,308
Rent Burden36.5%
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunset was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Miami International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
56.2% 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.