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Olympia Heights.
Olympia Heights is an unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Olympia Heights
Olympia Heights is a community of 13,179 people in Florida. The median household income is $108,958, median rent runs about $2,124 per month, and median home values are around $557,500. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Olympia Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
54.5%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-5.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics54.5% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Olympia Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Olympia Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (73.2%), and 82.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.7%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
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 Olympia Heights
In Olympia Heights, rent runs 27% above the FL average, and home values are 55% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
48.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,010
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Olympia Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Olympia Heights, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Olympia Heights: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Olympia Heights is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Olympia Heights 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
Commute29.8 min avg
How Olympia Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Olympia Heights, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Miami-Dade County Police Department, which covers Olympia Heights, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
335.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,809.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Miami-Dade County Police Department (county-wide rate)
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 Olympia Heights, 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
Olympia Heights 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 Olympia Heights, 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
Olympia Heights is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 65°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Olympia Heights has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and warm winters (avg low 65°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/71°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/79°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/75°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/65°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
66.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 64°F | 2.33" |
| Feb | 77°F | 66°F | 2.27" |
| Mar | 78°F | 68°F | 2.03" |
| Apr | 81°F | 72°F | 2.56" |
| May | 84°F | 75°F | 4.62" |
| Jun | 87°F | 77°F | 8.72" |
| Jul | 89°F | 80°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 89°F | 79°F | 5.85" |
| Sep | 88°F | 78°F | 7.35" |
| Oct | 84°F | 76°F | 5.96" |
| Nov | 80°F | 71°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 77°F | 66°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Olympia Heights
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Olympia Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Miami
Keralty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Miami
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 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.
Education19.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Olympia Heights
Olympia Heights's student/teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Olympia Heights (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
3.3 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
9.9 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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Olympia Heights
Olympia Heights has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
18 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
41 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
49 mi awayCities Near Olympia Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Olympia Heights FAQ
Is Olympia Heights, Florida affordable?⌄
Olympia Heights's median rent is $2,124/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $108,958/year. Median home value is $557,500.
Is Olympia Heights, Florida safe?⌄
Olympia Heights is policed by the Miami-Dade County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 336 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1810 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Olympia Heights, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Olympia Heights, 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 Olympia Heights, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Olympia Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,124/month and median household income is $108,958/year. The median home value is $557,500. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Olympia Heights, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Olympia Heights 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