West Miami, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,077 Population 9,968/sq mi density
$56,509 Median Income $33,359 per capita
$436,700 Home Value $659,221 Zillow
$2,176 Median Rent 45.5% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,509 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$436,700 home value, $2,176/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

West Miami, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,509
25% below
$33,359 per capita
Home Value
$436,700
55% above
Zillow: $659,221
Median Rent
$2,176/mo
87% above
45.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
3% above
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F

How West Miami Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
155%
Rent
187%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Miami a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Miami residents earn a median household income of $56,509 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,359. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% 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 Miami is $436,700 , 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $659,221. Median rent is $2,176/month, with 45.5% 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

34.6% of adults in West Miami hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Miami 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

Population7,077
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density9,968/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born66.2%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,509
Per Capita$33,359
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

C
Home Value$436,700
Rent$2,176
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$659,221
Housing Units2,902
Rent Burden45.5%

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp78°F
Rain67.4 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

West Miami was founded in 1947.
The median home in West Miami was built in 1959.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
66.2% 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.