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Sweetwater, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County
Sweetwater, FL
At a Glance
How Sweetwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweetwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sweetwater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sweetwater residents earn a median household income of $55,154 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,423. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% 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 Sweetwater is $251,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,283. Median rent is $1,699/month, with 35.1% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Sweetwater reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,048/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Sweetwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweetwater has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.