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Virginia Gardens, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,306 Population 7,952/sq mi density
$72,569 Median Income $31,942 per capita
$445,200 Home Value $591,747 Zillow
$1,614 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
203 Violent Crime/100K 1,626 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,569 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$445,200 home value, $1,614/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Virginia Gardens, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,569
3% below
$31,942 per capita
Home Value
$445,200
58% above
Zillow: $591,747
Median Rent
$1,614/mo
39% above
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
47% below
1,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
9% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
158%
Rent
139%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virginia Gardens a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 2.6% (28% 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 $591,747. 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.

Safety & Crime

Virginia Gardens reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,626/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 77°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 72.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,306
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density7,952/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,569
Per Capita$31,942
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

B
Home Value$445,200
Rent$1,614
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$591,747
Housing Units890
Rent Burden36.8%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property1,626/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary203/100K

Health

Obesity28.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain72.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
7.7% 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.