Surfside, FL

Florida · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
5,566 Population
$88,938 Median Income
$736,800 Home Value
$1,795 Median Rent
76°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime / 100K
41.0 yrs Median Age
57.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
4.4
Economy
2.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population5,566
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density9,939/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 76.1%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$88,938
Per Capita Income$54,623
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty Rate13.8%
County GDP$260,837M

Housing

2.0/5
Home Value (Census)$736,800
Zillow Value$1,272,196
Median Rent$1,795
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,526

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Depression15.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime67/100K
Property Crime2,565/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft116.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Jan / Jul67° / 83°
Rain57 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+57.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.60
Libraries (County)63

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Work From Home17.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Surfside Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$88,938
Home Value$736,800
Median Rent$1,795
Poverty Rate13.8%
Bachelor's Degree+57.3%
Unemployment1.9%
Violent Crime66.6 /100K
Avg Temperature76.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,566
Population Density9,939 per sq mi
Median Age41.0 years
Male46.0%
Female54.0%
Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76.1% Black 4.7% Hispanic 0.1% Other 19.1%
White76.1%
Black or African American4.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races19.1%

Language

English Only35.4%
Spanish Speakers64.6%
English 35.4% Spanish 64.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.4%
Health Insurance90.6%

Income

18% above avg
Median Household Income$88,938
Per Capita Income$54,623
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,492
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$111,222

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.9%
Poverty Rate13.8%
Total Establishments (County)123,309
County GDP$260,837M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation6,356
Healthcare Facilities11,061
Retail Stores10,749
Manufacturing2,137
Total Establishments123,309

Industry Mix

Restaurants 6,356 Healthcare 11,061 Retail 10,749 Manufacturing 2,137

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$111,222
Avg Property Tax Paid$12,130

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.9 min
Work From Home17.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

161% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$736,800
Zillow Home Value Index$1,272,196

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,575,000
Price Per Sq Ft$728
Homes Sold (month)9
Sale-to-List Ratio90.4%
Price Drops14.0%
Active Inventory114

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.1%

Rental Costs

54% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,795
Zillow Rent Index$4,693

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedroom$1,526
3 Bedroom$1,971
4 Bedroom$2,261

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$12,130
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.65%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma8.6%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression15.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.6%
Regular Checkup74.7%
Premature Death Rate6,314 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)11,061
Restaurants (County)6,356

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime66.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery33.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault33.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,565.4 /100K
Burglary266.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,182.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft116.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)290

Temperature

67°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Land Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density9,939 per sq mi
Latitude25.8788°
Longitude-80.1250°
County FIPS12086

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.4%
D 43.9%

Republican +11.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.3%
High School+98.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.60

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density9,939 per sq mi
Land Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)63

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)290

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