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Miami Shores.
About
Life in Miami Shores
Miami Shores is a community of 11,627 people in Florida. The median household income is $144,050, median rent runs about $2,657 per month, and median home values are around $864,400. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Miami Shores at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Foreign-Born
30.4%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.4% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Miami Shores: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Miami Shores, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (17.5%), and 37.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.6%
of households
Married Couples
56.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
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 59% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Miami Shores
In Miami Shores, rent runs 59% above the FL average, and home values are 141% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,427
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $749,734 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Miami Shores and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Miami Shores, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Miami Shores: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Miami Shores is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Miami Shores 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 min avg
How Miami Shores residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Miami Shores, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 54% 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 65% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Miami Shores runs 65% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
116.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,447
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Miami Shores 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 Shores, 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 Shores 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 Miami Shores, 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 Shores is less than 1% 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 Shores 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
65.9"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Miami Shores
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Miami Shores's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
North Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Miami
Douglas Gardens Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.1 mi away · Miami
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Miami Beach
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.
Education19.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Miami Shores
Miami Shores's student/teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 64.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Miami Shores
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,212 students · in-state tuition $35,600 · 44% graduate · median earnings $64,837 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
14.4 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
9 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 · 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, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Miami Shores
Miami Shores has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
26 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
56 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
57 mi awayPublic Libraries in Miami Shores
Brockway Memorial Library
10021 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami Shores
Cities Near Miami Shores
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Miami Shores FAQ
Is Miami Shores, Florida affordable?⌄
Miami Shores's median rent is $2,657/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $144,050/year. Median home value is $864,400.
Is Miami Shores, Florida safe?⌄
Miami Shores's violent crime rate was 117 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 2447 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Miami Shores, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Miami Shores, 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 Miami Shores, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Miami Shores is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,657/month and median household income is $144,050/year. The median home value is $864,400. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Miami Shores, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Miami Shores is 26 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