West Little River, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
33,147 Population 7,222/sq mi density
$51,834 Median Income $22,342 per capita
$293,400 Home Value $449,552 Zillow
$1,411 Median Rent 42.2% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,834 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$293,400 home value, $1,411/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Little River, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,834
31% below
$22,342 per capita
Home Value
$293,400
4% above
Zillow: $449,552
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
21% above
42.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How West Little River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Little River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
104%
Rent
121%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Little River 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

West Little River residents earn a median household income of $51,834 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,342. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% 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 West Little River is $293,400 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,552. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 42.2% 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 1959.

Education

16.0% of adults in West Little River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Little River has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population33,147
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density7,222/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born45.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,834
Per Capita$22,342
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

B
Home Value$293,400
Rent$1,411
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$449,552
Housing Units11,012
Rent Burden42.2%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain62.7 in/yr
Elevation10 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in West Little River was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Miami International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
45.6% 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.