At a Glance
Median Income
$88,938
$54,623 per capita
Home Value
$736,800
Zillow: $1,272,196
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
46.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
2,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.3%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Surfside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Surfside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Surfside 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
Surfside residents earn a median household income of $88,938 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,623. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% 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 Surfside is $736,800 , 161% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,272,196. Median rent is $1,795/month, with 46.9% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Surfside reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,230/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.3% of adults in Surfside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Surfside has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°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 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,566
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density9,939/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,938
Per Capita$54,623
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
D
Home Value$736,800
Rent$1,795
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$1,272,196
Housing Units3,816
Rent Burden46.9%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property2,230/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+25.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Surfside was founded in 1935.
The median home in Surfside was built in 1972.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.4% 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.
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