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Living in
Kendall.
Kendall 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 Kendall
Kendall offers the suburban convenience of a major Miami-area hub without being downtown, though you'll still need a car for most daily activities—the Metrorail stations at Dadeland are useful for specific trips but don't define daily life here. The median home price sits around $568,000 and median rent at $1,905, which reflects South Florida's overall market; incomes are solid with a median household income of $87,325 and a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, suggesting stable job availability. The community skews slightly older (median age 44) and is heavily Latino, with Spanish spoken at home by over half the population, giving Kendall a distinct cultural character.
Kendall at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
42.8%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics42.8% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Kendall: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kendall, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (41.4%), and 62.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
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 14% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Kendall
In Kendall, rent runs 14% above the FL average, and home values are 58% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,218
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Kendall and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Kendall, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Kendall: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Kendall is about 3% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Kendall 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
Commute30 min avg
How Kendall residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kendall, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 Kendall, 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 Kendall, 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
Kendall is about 3% 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 Kendall, 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
Kendall is about 3% 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
Kendall 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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kendall
Kendall has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
South Miami Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Miami
Larkin Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · South Miami
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Coral Gables
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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kendall
Kendall's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
21
within city limits
Private Schools
14
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Kendall (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
6.4 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
12.6 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 for-profit · 4-year · 961 students · in-state tuition $24,008 · 55% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
New Professions Technical Institute
7.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 514 students · 100% graduate · median earnings $32,575 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 482 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $64,063 (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, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kendall
Kendall has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
15 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
41 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kendall
Coral Reef Branch Library
9211 Coral Reef Drive, Miami
Kendall Branch Library
9101 S.W. 97 Avenue, Miami
Sunset Branch Library
10855 S.W. 72 Street, Miami
Cities Near Kendall
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kendall?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kendall FAQ
Is Kendall, Florida affordable?⌄
Kendall's median rent is $1,905/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $87,325/year. Median home value is $567,900.
Is Kendall, Florida safe?⌄
Kendall 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 Kendall, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Kendall, 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 Kendall, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Kendall is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,905/month and median household income is $87,325/year. The median home value is $567,900. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kendall, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Kendall is 30 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