At a Glance
Median Income
$72,569
$31,942 per capita
Home Value
$445,200
Zillow: $603,756
Median Rent
$1,614/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
10.2% smoking rate
How Virginia Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Virginia Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Virginia Gardens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Virginia Gardens residents earn a median household income of $72,569 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,942. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Virginia Gardens is $445,200 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $603,756. Median rent is $1,614/month, with 36.8% 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 1958.
Education
30.5% of adults in Virginia Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Virginia Gardens has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,306
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density7,952/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born61.0%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,569
Per Capita$31,942
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B
Home Value$445,200
Rent$1,614
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$603,756
Housing Units890
Rent Burden36.8%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain67.4 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Virginia Gardens was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Miami International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
61.0% 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.