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About
Life in North Miami
If you're considering North Miami, you're looking at a established suburban neighborhood with real diversity in both culture and household types—about a third of homes have children, while single-person households and multigenerational families are common too. The median household income sits around $57,000 with a median home value near $365,000, making it moderately affordable for the South Florida market, though rental prices average around $1,543 monthly. The job market is relatively stable with 3.1% unemployment, though you should expect a 31-minute commute on average if you're working elsewhere in the county.
North Miami at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Foreign-Born
54.6%
Broadband Internet
84.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics54.6% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in North Miami: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Miami, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (45.6%), and 39.5% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.9%
of households
Married Couples
38.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.91
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in North Miami
Rent and home values here are close to the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,464
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $421,601 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below FL average
Unemployment in North Miami and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in North Miami is 0.8 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 North Miami 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
Commute31.8 min avg
How North Miami residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Miami, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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 88% 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 North Miami runs 88% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
748.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
2,842.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,999 national, 2022)
North Miami 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 North Miami, 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
North Miami is about 2% 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 North Miami, 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
North Miami is about 2% 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
North Miami has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/71°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 59°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 77°F | 61°F | 2.72" |
| Mar | 79°F | 64°F | 2.67" |
| Apr | 83°F | 68°F | 3.54" |
| May | 85°F | 72°F | 5.68" |
| Jun | 88°F | 75°F | 9.03" |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 8.30" |
| Aug | 90°F | 76°F | 9.28" |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 10.26" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 7.34" |
| Nov | 81°F | 66°F | 4.55" |
| Dec | 77°F | 62°F | 2.66" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Miami
Uninsured
18.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Miami's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
North Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Miami
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Aventura
Douglas Gardens Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.5 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.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Miami
North Miami's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
17
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Miami (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)
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
9.9 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 · 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, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Miami
North Miami has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
28 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
57 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
57 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Miami
North Miami Public Library
835 N.E. 132nd Street, North Miami
Cities Near North Miami
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Miami?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Miami FAQ
Is North Miami, Florida affordable?⌄
North Miami's median rent is $1,702/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $57,188/year. Median home value is $365,000.
Is North Miami, Florida safe?⌄
North Miami's violent crime rate was 749 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is significantly above the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2843 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Miami, Florida?⌄
North Miami has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Miami, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in North Miami is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,702/month and median household income is $57,188/year. The median home value is $365,000. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Miami, Florida?⌄
The average commute in North Miami is 32 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