At a Glance
Median Income
$56,509
$33,359 per capita
Home Value
$436,700
Zillow: $651,201
Median Rent
$2,176/mo
45.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Miami a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.3% (64% 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 $651,201. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Miami reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,112/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,077
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density9,968/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,509
Per Capita$33,359
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C
Home Value$436,700
Rent$2,176
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$651,201
Housing Units2,902
Rent Burden45.5%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,112/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault120/100K
Burglary132/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain67.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
13.0% 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.
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