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Florida City.
About
Life in Florida City
Florida City is a community of 12,791 people in Florida. The median household income is $47,754, median rent runs about $1,362 per month, and median home values are around $399,200. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Florida City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
32.4%
Foreign-Born
37.7%
Broadband Internet
84.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.7% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Florida City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Florida City, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (23.9%), and 52.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
34.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.17
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 18% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Florida City
In Florida City, rent runs 18% below the FL average, and home values are 11% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
31.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $371,415 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Florida City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Florida City, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Florida City: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Florida City is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Florida City 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
Commute36.4 min avg
How Florida City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Florida City, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 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.
Safetyviolent crime 374% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Florida City runs 374% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,561.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
6,730.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Florida City 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 Florida City, 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
Florida City 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 Florida City, 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
Florida City is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 57°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Florida City has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 57°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
102
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 55°F | 1.70" |
| Feb | 80°F | 57°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 82°F | 59°F | 2.05" |
| Apr | 86°F | 63°F | 2.92" |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 5.77" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 9.34" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 7.14" |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 10.17" |
| Sep | 91°F | 74°F | 8.63" |
| Oct | 88°F | 70°F | 5.86" |
| Nov | 83°F | 63°F | 2.34" |
| Dec | 79°F | 59°F | 1.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Florida City
Uninsured
25.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Florida City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Homestead Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Homestead
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.
Education18.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Florida City
Florida City's student/teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 11.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Florida City (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 365 students · in-state tuition $14,247 · 56% graduate · median earnings $40,295 (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, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Florida City
Florida City has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
16 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
26 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
53 mi awayCities Near Florida City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Florida City FAQ
Is Florida City, Florida affordable?⌄
Florida City's median rent is $1,362/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $47,482/year. Median home value is $399,200.
Is Florida City, Florida safe?⌄
Florida City's violent crime rate was 1561 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 6730 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Florida City, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Florida City, 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 Florida City, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Florida City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,362/month and median household income is $47,482/year. The median home value is $399,200. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Florida City, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Florida City is 36 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