At a Glance
Median Income
$51,834
$22,342 per capita
Home Value
$293,400
Zillow: $449,552
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
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.