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Ives Estates.
Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates
This is a solidly middle-class, diverse neighborhood in Miami-Dade County that appeals to people seeking urban convenience without being in the heart of the city itself. With a median household income around $72,000 and median home values near $295,000, it's relatively affordable compared to closer-in Miami areas, though rental prices hover around $1,980 monthly. The job market is strong with unemployment at just 2.7%, and the 32-minute average commute to work is reasonable for the region, though you'll definitely need a car—Interstate 95 runs right through, connecting you quickly to Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
Ives Estates at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
46.4%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics46.4% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Ives Estates: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ives Estates, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (22.5%), and 32.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.2%
of households
Married Couples
39.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
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 26% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Ives Estates
In Ives Estates, rent runs 26% above the FL average, and home values are 18% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
70.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,173
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $357,199 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Ives Estates and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Ives Estates, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Ives Estates: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Ives Estates is about 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Ives Estates 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
Commute34.1 min avg
How Ives Estates residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ives Estates, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 36% 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Miami-Dade County Police Department, which covers Ives Estates, 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 Ives Estates, 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
Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates, 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
Ives Estates 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
Ives Estates 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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ives Estates
Uninsured
15.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ives Estates's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Aventura
Memorial Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Hollywood
Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Hollywood
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.
Education23.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ives Estates
Ives Estates's student/teacher ratio is 23.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ives Estates (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
11 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 Ives Estates
Ives Estates 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
56 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ives Estates
California Club Branch Library
700 Ives Dairy Road, Miami
Cities Near Ives Estates
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ives Estates?
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Ives Estates FAQ
Is Ives Estates, Florida affordable?⌄
Ives Estates's median rent is $2,110/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $72,239/year. Median home value is $294,700.
Is Ives Estates, Florida safe?⌄
Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Ives Estates, 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 Ives Estates, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Ives Estates is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,110/month and median household income is $72,239/year. The median home value is $294,700. About 71% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ives Estates, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Ives Estates is 34 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