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About
Life in Miramar
If you're considering a move to Miramar, know that you're looking at a solidly established suburb of 136,000 people in Broward County where your money goes reasonably far and your commute is manageable. The median home value hovers around $463k with median rent at about $2,117 a month—not cheap by national standards, but fair for the Miami metro area, and the median household income of $89k gives you decent purchasing power if you're earning in that range. The job market here is stable with a 3.5% unemployment rate, anchored partly by corporate headquarters like Spirit Airlines, JL Audio, and the FBI's Miami field office, which means there's actual employment diversity beyond tourism and hospitality, though those sectors do exist nearby.
Miramar at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
42.4%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics42.4% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Miramar: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Miramar, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (17.9%), and 35.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.7%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
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 Miramar
In Miramar, rent runs 27% above the FL average, and home values are 29% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,396
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $519,502 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Miramar and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miramar is 0.4 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 Miramar 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
Commute31.1 min avg
How Miramar residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Miramar, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M 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 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Miramar runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
121.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
585.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Miramar Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Miramar, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
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
Broward County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Miramar, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Miramar 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
67.0"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Miramar
Miramar has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hospital West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Pembroke Pines
South Florida State Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Pembroke Pines
Palmetto General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 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.
Education20.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Miramar
Miramar's student/teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
24
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Miramar
Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar
Private for-profit · 2-year · 791 students · 67% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
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
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, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Miramar
Miramar has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
35 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
46 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
54 mi awayPublic Libraries in Miramar
Miramar Branch
2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar
Cities Near Miramar
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Miramar?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Miramar FAQ
Is Miramar, Florida affordable?⌄
Miramar's median rent is $2,117/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $89,125/year. Median home value is $462,700.
Is Miramar, Florida safe?⌄
Miramar's violent crime rate was 121 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 585 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Miramar, Florida?⌄
Miramar has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Miramar, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Miramar is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,117/month and median household income is $89,125/year. The median home value is $462,700. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Miramar, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Miramar is 31 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