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Living in
Sunset.
Sunset 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 Sunset
This is a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood about 11 miles southwest of Miami that functions as a genuine bedroom community rather than a tourist destination. Sunset draws people who want suburban stability with urban access—you're close enough to downtown Miami for work commutes (averaging around 33 minutes) but far enough removed to live in a residential pocket that feels separate from the chaos. The population is aging slightly (median age 45.7 years) and the community skews toward established families and married couples, which shapes the local character considerably.
Sunset at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Foreign-Born
52.1%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
-14.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics52.1% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Sunset: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sunset, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (69.1%), and 80.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.8%
of households
Married Couples
54.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
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 Sunset
In Sunset, rent runs 27% above the FL average, and home values are 67% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,278
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Sunset and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Sunset, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Sunset: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Sunset is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Sunset 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
Commute34.4 min avg
How Sunset residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sunset, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 43% 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 Sunset, 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 Sunset, 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
Sunset 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 Sunset, 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
Sunset is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 60°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sunset has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 60°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/67°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°/60°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 59°F | 2.03" |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 2.20" |
| Mar | 81°F | 63°F | 2.27" |
| Apr | 85°F | 67°F | 3.43" |
| May | 87°F | 71°F | 6.44" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 10.39" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 8.65" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 10.84" |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 9.32" |
| Oct | 87°F | 73°F | 8.38" |
| Nov | 82°F | 66°F | 3.40" |
| Dec | 78°F | 62°F | 2.39" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sunset
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sunset's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · Miami
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Miami
South Miami Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 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.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sunset
Sunset's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sunset (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
3.9 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
11.1 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 for-profit · 4-year · 961 students · in-state tuition $24,008 · 55% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
New Professions Technical Institute
7.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 514 students · 100% graduate · median earnings $32,575 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 482 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $64,063 (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, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sunset
Sunset has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
17 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
40 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
49 mi awayCities Near Sunset
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sunset?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sunset FAQ
Is Sunset, Florida affordable?⌄
Sunset's median rent is $2,118/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,401/year. Median home value is $601,300.
Is Sunset, Florida safe?⌄
Sunset 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 Sunset, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Sunset, 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 Sunset, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Sunset is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,118/month and median household income is $109,401/year. The median home value is $601,300. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sunset, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Sunset is 34 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