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Sweetwater, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,544 Population 5,050/sq mi density
$55,154 Median Income $21,423 per capita
$251,000 Home Value $443,283 Zillow
$1,699 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,048 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,154 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$251,000 home value, $1,699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sweetwater, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,154
27% below
$21,423 per capita
Home Value
$251,000
11% below
Zillow: $443,283
Median Rent
$1,699/mo
46% above
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
1,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
66.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
89%
Rent
146%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sweetwater a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population19,544
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density5,050/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,154
Per Capita$21,423
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

A
Home Value$251,000
Rent$1,699
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$443,283
Housing Units6,505
Rent Burden35.1%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,048/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary9/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain69.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Sweetwater was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Miami International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.3% 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.