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Living in
Pinewood.
Pinewood 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 Pinewood
This small, densely urban community just eight miles north of downtown Miami sits at a crossroads between affordability and the sprawl of South Florida. With about 17,400 residents packed into less than two square miles, Pinewood is decidedly urban and walkable by car-dependent South Florida standards, though you'll still need a vehicle for most errands—the average commute runs about 33 minutes. The median home value hovers around $372,400 with median rent at $1,532 monthly, which is genuinely reasonable for the Miami metro area, and the job market is tight with unemployment at just 2.7%, though many residents commute into Miami proper for work.
Pinewood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Foreign-Born
46.1%
Broadband Internet
87.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics46.1% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Pinewood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pinewood, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (50.8%), and 33.6% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.4%
of households
Married Couples
28.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
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 8% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Pinewood
In Pinewood, rent runs 8% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,756
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
40.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $431,793 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Pinewood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Pinewood, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Pinewood: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pinewood is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pinewood 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 min avg
How Pinewood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pinewood, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 Pinewood, 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 Pinewood, 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
Pinewood 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 Pinewood, 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
Pinewood is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pinewood 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
65.9"
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 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pinewood
Pinewood has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
24.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
North Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Douglas Gardens Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.5 mi away · Miami
Hialeah Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Hialeah
Jackson Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 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.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pinewood
Pinewood's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pinewood (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
12.4 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)
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
6.5 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)
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, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pinewood
Pinewood has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
26 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
54 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
54 mi awayCities Near Pinewood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pinewood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pinewood FAQ
Is Pinewood, Florida affordable?⌄
Pinewood's median rent is $1,532/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $59,410/year. Median home value is $372,400.
Is Pinewood, Florida safe?⌄
Pinewood 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 Pinewood, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Pinewood, 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 Pinewood, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Pinewood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,532/month and median household income is $59,410/year. The median home value is $372,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pinewood, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Pinewood 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