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About
Life in Aventura
Aventura functions primarily as a suburban bedroom community within the Miami metro area, though Aventura Mall does drive significant foot traffic and employment. The median household income of about $89,000 sits above national averages, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.7%, but you're paying for it—median home values hover around $451,000 and rent runs roughly $2,500 monthly. The population skews older (median age 48) with many empty-nesters and retirees, which shapes the community feel.
Aventura at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
54.2%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics54.2% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Aventura: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Aventura, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (13.9%), and 47.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
25.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.7%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 51% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Aventura
In Aventura, rent runs 51% above the FL average, and home values are 26% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,844
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
33.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $423,482 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Aventura and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Aventura is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Aventura Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute31.6 min avg
How Aventura residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Aventura, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Aventura runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
118.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,853.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Aventura Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Miami-Dade County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Miami-Dade County, which includes Aventura, the most common type is flood, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Flood | $229,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Flood | $3.9M |
| 2023 | 40 | Flood | $170,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Flood | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $67,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Flood | $355,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Funnel Cloud | $21,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Aventura is about 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Miami-Dade County, which includes Aventura, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Aventura is about 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Aventura has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/71°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
68.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 59°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 77°F | 61°F | 2.72" |
| Mar | 79°F | 64°F | 2.67" |
| Apr | 83°F | 68°F | 3.54" |
| May | 85°F | 72°F | 5.68" |
| Jun | 88°F | 75°F | 9.03" |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 8.30" |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 9.28" |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 10.26" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 7.34" |
| Nov | 81°F | 66°F | 4.55" |
| Dec | 77°F | 62°F | 2.66" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Aventura
Aventura has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Hollywood
Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs
Psychiatric · 5.2 mi away · Hollywood
South Florida State Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Pembroke Pines
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Aventura
Aventura's student/teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Aventura (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida National University-Main Campus
13.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,449 students · in-state tuition $17,368 · 35% graduate · median earnings $38,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,214 students · in-state tuition $35,780 · 49% graduate · median earnings $58,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,212 students · in-state tuition $35,600 · 44% graduate · median earnings $64,837 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,183 students · in-state tuition $20,174 · 35% graduate · median earnings $40,290 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Aventura
Aventura has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
33 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
59 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Aventura
Northeast Branch Library
2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura
Cities Near Aventura
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Aventura FAQ
Is Aventura, Florida affordable?⌄
Aventura's median rent is $2,513/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $89,274/year. Median home value is $451,100.
Is Aventura, Florida safe?⌄
Aventura's violent crime rate was 118 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2853 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Aventura, Florida?⌄
Aventura has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Aventura, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Aventura is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,513/month and median household income is $89,274/year. The median home value is $451,100. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Aventura, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Aventura is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from