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Living in
North Miami Beach.
About
Life in North Miami Beach
If you're considering North Miami Beach, expect a distinctly urban, multicultural neighborhood experience rather than a beach town lifestyle. The city's real character comes from its communities—you'll find one of the highest concentrations of Haitian residents in the U.S., along with significant Latino, Chinese American, and Jewish American populations, which shapes everything from local businesses to restaurants to cultural events. Economically, it's solidly middle-class with a median household income around $63,280 and a low unemployment rate of 2.8%, though housing costs are notable at a median home value of $366,700 and median rent around $1,750 monthly.
North Miami Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Foreign-Born
56.5%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics56.5% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in North Miami Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Miami Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (33.1%), and 36.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.2%
of households
Married Couples
42.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
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 Beach
Rent and home values here are close to the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,474
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $452,705 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below FL average
Unemployment in North Miami Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in North Miami Beach is 1.1 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 Beach 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
Commute30.1 min avg
How North Miami Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Miami Beach, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 54% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Miami Beach runs 54% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
508.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,422.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Miami Beach 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 Beach, 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 Beach 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 Beach, 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 Beach 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 Beach 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
68.3"
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 Beach
Uninsured
18.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Miami Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Aventura
North Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Miami
Memorial Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Hollywood
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.
Education22.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach's student/teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Miami Beach (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (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
10.8 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)
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 North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach 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
57 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach Public Library
1601 Northeast 164th Street, North Miami Beach
Cities Near North Miami Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Miami Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
North Miami Beach FAQ
Is North Miami Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
North Miami Beach's median rent is $1,750/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $63,280/year. Median home value is $366,700.
Is North Miami Beach, Florida safe?⌄
North Miami Beach's violent crime rate was 508 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2423 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Miami Beach, Florida?⌄
North Miami Beach has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Miami Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in North Miami Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,750/month and median household income is $63,280/year. The median home value is $366,700. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Miami Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in North Miami Beach is 30 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