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Coral Terrace.
Coral Terrace is an unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Coral Terrace
Coral Terrace is an unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County, just west of Coral Gables, made up mostly of established single-family neighborhoods. Its biggest practical advantage is location: Miami International Airport is about 3 miles away, and Westchester, Kendall and Coral Gables are all close. Housing is expensive, as it is across Miami: the median home value is $582,900, and rent averages $1,759 a month.
Coral Terrace at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
62.5%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
-5.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics62.5% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Coral Terrace: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coral Terrace, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (72.3%), and 85.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
22.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.9%
of households
Married Couples
47.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Coral Terrace
In Coral Terrace, home values are 62% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,903
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Coral Terrace and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Coral Terrace, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Coral Terrace: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Coral Terrace is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Coral Terrace 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
Commute25.5 min avg
How Coral Terrace residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coral Terrace, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Major hub26.5M 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Miami-Dade County Police Department, which covers Coral Terrace, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
335.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,809.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Miami-Dade County Police Department (county-wide rate)
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 Coral Terrace, 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
Coral Terrace is less than 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 Coral Terrace, 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
Coral Terrace is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 65°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coral Terrace has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and warm winters (avg low 65°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/71°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/79°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/75°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/65°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
66.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 64°F | 2.33" |
| Feb | 77°F | 66°F | 2.27" |
| Mar | 78°F | 68°F | 2.03" |
| Apr | 81°F | 72°F | 2.56" |
| May | 84°F | 75°F | 4.62" |
| Jun | 87°F | 77°F | 8.72" |
| Jul | 89°F | 80°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 89°F | 79°F | 5.85" |
| Sep | 88°F | 78°F | 7.35" |
| Oct | 84°F | 76°F | 5.96" |
| Nov | 80°F | 71°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 77°F | 66°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coral Terrace
Coral Terrace has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Keralty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available
- Main campus: Nicklaus Children'S Hospital · 3100 Sw 62nd Ave
- Outpatient center: Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Hialeah Opentiant center · 990 W 49th St, Hialeah
- Outpatient center: Nicklaus Children's Outpatient Center · 3601 Nw 107th Ave, Doral
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Coral Gables
Larkin Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · South Miami
South Miami Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Miami
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coral Terrace
Coral Terrace's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coral Terrace (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
4.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 39,508 students · in-state tuition $6,565 · 74% graduate · median earnings $65,722 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 12,913 students · in-state tuition $65,430 · 84% graduate · median earnings $84,093 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida National University-Main Campus
7.9 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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coral Terrace
Coral Terrace has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
19 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
44 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
51 mi awayCities Near Coral Terrace
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Coral Terrace?
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Coral Terrace FAQ
Is Coral Terrace, Florida affordable?⌄
Coral Terrace's median rent is $1,759/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $80,353/year. Median home value is $582,900.
Is Coral Terrace, Florida safe?⌄
Coral Terrace is policed by the Miami-Dade County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 336 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1810 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coral Terrace, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Coral Terrace, 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 Coral Terrace, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Coral Terrace is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,759/month and median household income is $80,353/year. The median home value is $582,900. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coral Terrace, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Coral Terrace is 26 minutes, which is about 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