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Living in
Gladeview.
Gladeview 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 Gladeview
This compact, densely urban neighborhood seven miles northwest of downtown Miami offers what many South Florida residents are actually looking for: affordability paired with real transit access in a growing community. With a median home value around $403,000 and median rent at $1,341 a month, you're getting significantly better pricing than most of Miami proper while staying close enough to commute downtown in under 30 minutes via Metrorail or bus—a real advantage in a region where car dependency can be brutal. You'll find a predominantly African American community with a growing Latino presence, a young population (median age 34), and strong family-oriented neighborhoods with nearly 40% of households raising kids—meaning actual school infrastructure and that sense of people putting down roots.
Gladeview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.5%
Foreign-Born
35.5%
Broadband Internet
81.2%
of households
Population Growth
+12.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.5% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Gladeview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gladeview, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (38.4%), and 47.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.2%
of residents
65 and Older
10.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.4%
of households
Married Couples
27.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.25
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 20% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Gladeview
In Gladeview, rent runs 20% below the FL average, and home values are 12% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.7%
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
$2,092
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
34.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $411,128 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Gladeview and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Gladeview, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Gladeview: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Gladeview is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Gladeview 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
Commute28 min avg
How Gladeview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gladeview, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 48% 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 Gladeview, 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 Gladeview, 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
Gladeview 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 Gladeview, 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
Gladeview is less than 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
Gladeview has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
72.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
91
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.03" |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.29" |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.81" |
| Apr | 83°F | 69°F | 3.81" |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 6.08" |
| Jun | 88°F | 76°F | 11.45" |
| Jul | 90°F | 77°F | 7.92" |
| Aug | 90°F | 77°F | 9.98" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 11.53" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 8.23" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gladeview
Uninsured
20.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gladeview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hialeah Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Hialeah
North Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Miami
Douglas Gardens Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.3 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.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gladeview
Gladeview's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Gladeview (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
10 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
5.2 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, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gladeview
Gladeview has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
24 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
51 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
53 mi awayCities Near Gladeview
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Gladeview?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Gladeview FAQ
Is Gladeview, Florida affordable?⌄
Gladeview's median rent is $1,341/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $47,469/year. Median home value is $402,600.
Is Gladeview, Florida safe?⌄
Gladeview 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 Gladeview, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Gladeview, 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 Gladeview, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Gladeview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,341/month and median household income is $47,469/year. The median home value is $402,600. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gladeview, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Gladeview is 28 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