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Miami Springs.
About
Life in Miami Springs
If you're considering a move to Miami Springs, you're looking at a compact, established neighborhood of about 13,600 people tucked northwest of downtown Miami — the kind of place where families have roots and people actually stay put. The median household income hovers around $87,099, and homes run about $561,000, which is reasonable for the Miami metro area, though rent at $1,441 a month reflects the broader South Florida market. The job market here is solid with unemployment at just 2.7%, and your commute to most places in Miami averages around 27 minutes, though that depends heavily on where you're working and what time you're leaving.
Miami Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
47.0%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics47.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Miami Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Miami Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (54.7%), and 71.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
44.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Miami Springs
In Miami Springs, rent runs 14% below the FL average, and home values are 56% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,676
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $732,192 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Miami Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Miami Springs, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Miami Springs: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Miami Springs is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Miami Springs 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
Commute28.2 min avg
How Miami Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Miami Springs, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 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% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Miami Springs runs 65% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
660.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,621.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Miami Springs 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 Springs, 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 Springs 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 Springs, 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 Springs is less than 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
Miami Springs has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
72.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
91
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.03" |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.29" |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.81" |
| Apr | 83°F | 69°F | 3.81" |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 6.08" |
| Jun | 88°F | 76°F | 11.45" |
| Jul | 90°F | 77°F | 7.92" |
| Aug | 90°F | 77°F | 9.98" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 11.53" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 8.23" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Miami Springs
Uninsured
9.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Miami Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hialeah Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Hialeah
Southern Winds Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.5 mi away · Hialeah
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 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.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Miami Springs
Miami Springs's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Miami Springs
Private for-profit · 2-year · 312 students · 83% graduate · median earnings $39,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
6.8 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
3.6 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 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, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Miami Springs
Miami Springs 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
48 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
50 mi awayPublic Libraries in Miami Springs
Miami Springs Branch Library
401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs
Cities Near Miami Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Miami Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Miami Springs FAQ
Is Miami Springs, Florida affordable?⌄
Miami Springs's median rent is $1,441/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $87,099/year. Median home value is $560,800.
Is Miami Springs, Florida safe?⌄
Miami Springs's violent crime rate was 661 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is significantly above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2621 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Miami Springs, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Miami Springs, 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 Springs, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Miami Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,441/month and median household income is $87,099/year. The median home value is $560,800. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Miami Springs, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Miami Springs is 28 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