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Glenvar Heights.
Glenvar Heights 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 Glenvar Heights
This Miami-Dade neighborhood sits about 10 miles southwest of downtown, nestled between Kendall and South Miami in a genuinely residential pocket that feels more established than sprawling. The population has grown steadily—up about 8 percent in recent years—and you're looking at a median household income of $72,118 with a median home value around $545,400, which actually reflects decent value compared to other Miami-area neighborhoods. The job market here is solid; unemployment sits at just 2.7 percent, and while you're part of the broader Miami metro economy, the area itself has a stable, settled feel with a strong Latino community (Spanish is the first language for most residents) and a median age of 41 that suggests families and professionals who've put down roots rather than transients passing through.
Glenvar Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
46.0%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+8.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics46.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Glenvar Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glenvar Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (41.7%), and 66.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.3%
of residents
65 and Older
19.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.1%
of households
Married Couples
37.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.09
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% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Glenvar Heights
In Glenvar Heights, rent runs 18% above the FL average, and home values are 52% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,354
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Glenvar Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Glenvar Heights, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Glenvar Heights: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Glenvar Heights is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Glenvar Heights 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
Commute26.6 min avg
How Glenvar Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glenvar Heights, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 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 Glenvar Heights, 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 Glenvar Heights, 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
Glenvar Heights 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 Glenvar Heights, 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
Glenvar Heights 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
Glenvar Heights 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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glenvar Heights
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Glenvar Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Larkin Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · South Miami
South Miami Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Miami
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 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.
Education20.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glenvar Heights
Glenvar Heights's student/teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Glenvar Heights (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
4.7 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
10.4 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 · 2,212 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)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 961 students · in-state tuition $24,008 · 55% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (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, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glenvar Heights
Glenvar Heights has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
17 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
42 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
51 mi awayCities Near Glenvar Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Glenvar Heights?
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Glenvar Heights FAQ
Is Glenvar Heights, Florida affordable?⌄
Glenvar Heights's median rent is $1,973/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $72,118/year. Median home value is $545,400.
Is Glenvar Heights, Florida safe?⌄
Glenvar Heights 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 Glenvar Heights, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Glenvar Heights, 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 Glenvar Heights, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Glenvar Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,973/month and median household income is $72,118/year. The median home value is $545,400. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glenvar Heights, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Glenvar Heights is 27 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