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Miami Lakes.
About
Life in Miami Lakes
If you're considering Miami Lakes, understand you're looking at a stable, family-oriented suburb with solid fundamentals rather than a destination in itself. The median household income of $101,557 and unemployment rate of just 2.4% reflect an economically healthy community, though you'll pay for that stability—median home values around $626,400 and rent averaging $2,120 monthly put it firmly in the affluent suburban range. The population is predominantly Latino with Spanish as the primary language at home, which shapes the cultural character and business landscape significantly.
Miami Lakes at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Foreign-Born
48.2%
Broadband Internet
96.6%
of households
Population Growth
+8.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics48.2% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Miami Lakes: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Miami Lakes, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (65.8%), and 83.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.7%
of households
Married Couples
50.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
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 27% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Miami Lakes
In Miami Lakes, rent runs 27% above the FL average, and home values are 74% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,965
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $652,748 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Miami Lakes and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami Lakes is 1.5 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 Lakes 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
Commute32.9 min avg
How Miami Lakes residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Miami Lakes, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 47% 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.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Miami Lakes runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
41.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
782.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Miami Lakes 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 Lakes, 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 Lakes 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 Miami Lakes, 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 Lakes is about 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Miami Lakes has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
100
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
144
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 59°F | 1.81" |
| Feb | 79°F | 61°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 2.51" |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 2.94" |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 6.05" |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 8.92" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 8.13" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 8.08" |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 8.71" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 7.78" |
| Nov | 82°F | 67°F | 2.89" |
| Dec | 79°F | 62°F | 2.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Miami Lakes
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Miami Lakes's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palmetto General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Hialeah
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Hialeah
Southern Winds Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.6 mi away · Hialeah
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.
Education23.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes's student/teacher ratio is 23.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Miami Lakes
Private for-profit · 2-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,400 · 27% graduate
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
11.2 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)
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
3.5 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)
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, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
30 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
47 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
51 mi awayPublic Libraries in Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes Branch Library
6699 Windmill Gate Road, Miami Lakes
Cities Near Miami Lakes
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Miami Lakes?
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Miami Lakes FAQ
Is Miami Lakes, Florida affordable?⌄
Miami Lakes's median rent is $2,120/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $101,557/year. Median home value is $626,400.
Is Miami Lakes, Florida safe?⌄
Miami Lakes's violent crime rate was 41 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 783 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Miami Lakes, Florida?⌄
Miami Lakes has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Miami Lakes, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Miami Lakes is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,120/month and median household income is $101,557/year. The median home value is $626,400. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Miami Lakes, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Miami Lakes is 33 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