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Living in
Miami Beach.
About
Life in Miami Beach
Living in Miami Beach means accepting both the appeal of oceanfront life and the real complications that come with it. The city's economy is heavily tourism-dependent—13 million visitors annually—which shapes everything from your neighborhood's character to your wallet. Housing costs reflect this reality: median home values around $557,000 and median rent at $1,826 monthly are significantly higher than national averages, though the job market is relatively strong with unemployment at 2.4%.
Miami Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Foreign-Born
52.9%
Broadband Internet
87.6%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics52.9% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Miami Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Miami Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (28.3%), and 51.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
15.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
48.1%
of households
Married Couples
31.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.95
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 9% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Miami Beach
In Miami Beach, rent runs 9% above the FL average, and home values are 55% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,048
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
40.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
34.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $530,649 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Miami Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami Beach is 1.6 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Miami Beach 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
Commute26.7 min avg
How Miami Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Miami Beach, most residents drive alone to work (47%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 170% above national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Miami Beach runs 170% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,074.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
8,575.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,999 national, 2022)
Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach, 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
Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach, 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
Miami Beach is about 3% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 63°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Miami Beach has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and warm winters (avg low 63°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/70°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/78°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
75°/63°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 61°F | 2.33" |
| Feb | 75°F | 63°F | 2.27" |
| Mar | 77°F | 65°F | 2.47" |
| Apr | 80°F | 70°F | 3.44" |
| May | 83°F | 74°F | 4.94" |
| Jun | 86°F | 77°F | 7.76" |
| Jul | 88°F | 78°F | 5.98" |
| Aug | 88°F | 78°F | 7.51" |
| Sep | 87°F | 77°F | 8.45" |
| Oct | 84°F | 74°F | 6.49" |
| Nov | 79°F | 69°F | 3.29" |
| Dec | 76°F | 65°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Miami Beach
Miami Beach has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Douglas Gardens Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.3 mi away · Miami
Jackson Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Miami
Miami VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 5 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.
Education20.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Miami Beach
Miami Beach's student/teacher ratio is 20.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
11
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Miami Beach (within 15 miles)
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
11.8 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)
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, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Miami Beach
Miami Beach has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
23 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
56 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Miami Beach
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22nd St., Miami Beach
North Shore Branch Library
7501 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
South Shore Branch Library
131 Alton Road, Miami Beach
Cities Near Miami Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Miami Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Miami Beach FAQ
Is Miami Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Miami Beach's median rent is $1,826/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $72,856/year. Median home value is $556,700.
Is Miami Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Miami Beach's violent crime rate was 1074 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is significantly above the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 8575 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Miami Beach, Florida?⌄
Miami Beach has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Miami Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Miami Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,826/month and median household income is $72,856/year. The median home value is $556,700. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Miami Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Miami Beach 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