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Living in
South Miami.
About
Life in South Miami
South Miami is a community of 11,926 people in Florida. The median household income is $94,507, median rent runs about $1,700 per month, and median home values are around $829,400. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
South Miami at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
43.0%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
+13.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics43.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in South Miami: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Miami, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (30.7%), and 49.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.5%
of households
Married Couples
43.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
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 6% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in South Miami
In South Miami, rent runs 6% above the FL average, and home values are 131% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
70.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,243
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in South Miami and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes South Miami, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
South Miami: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
South Miami is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What South 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
Commute30.9 min avg
How South Miami residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Miami, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 55% 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 South Miami is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
317.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,624.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
South 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 South 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
South Miami 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 South 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
South Miami 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
South Miami 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" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Miami
South Miami has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
10.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.5 / 5
South Miami Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Larkin Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Coral Gables
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Miami
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 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.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Miami
South Miami's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Miami (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
6 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
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, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Miami
South Miami has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
16 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
43 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
52 mi awayPublic Libraries in South Miami
South Miami Branch Library
6000 Sunset Dr., South Miami
Cities Near South Miami
The closest cities within 60 miles
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South Miami FAQ
Is South Miami, Florida affordable?⌄
South Miami's median rent is $1,764/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $94,507/year. Median home value is $829,400.
Is South Miami, Florida safe?⌄
South Miami's violent crime rate was 318 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1625 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Miami, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes South Miami, 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 South Miami, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in South Miami is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,764/month and median household income is $94,507/year. The median home value is $829,400. About 71% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Miami, Florida?⌄
The average commute in South Miami is 31 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