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Living in
The Hammocks.
The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks
Living in The Hammocks means settling into a well-established, family-oriented suburban community that's solidly middle to upper-middle class by Miami standards. The median household income sits around $86,000, and the neighborhood skews toward married-couple households with children—about 37% of homes have kids living in them. You'll find a predominantly Latino community here, with Spanish as the primary language for most residents, so if you speak Spanish, you'll fit right in; if you don't, it's worth considering.
The Hammocks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
57.1%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
-4.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics57.1% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in The Hammocks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In The Hammocks, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (37.1%), and 77.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.4%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
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 31% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in The Hammocks
In The Hammocks, rent runs 31% above the FL average, and home values are 30% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
65.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,683
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $541,094 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in The Hammocks and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes The Hammocks, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
The Hammocks: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
The Hammocks is about 2% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What The Hammocks 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
Commute35 min avg
How The Hammocks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In The Hammocks, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 The Hammocks, 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 The Hammocks, 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
The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks, 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
The Hammocks is about 2% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 58°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
The Hammocks has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 58°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/65°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/70°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
64.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 57°F | 1.74" |
| Feb | 80°F | 59°F | 1.96" |
| Mar | 82°F | 61°F | 2.03" |
| Apr | 85°F | 65°F | 2.86" |
| May | 88°F | 70°F | 5.16" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 8.82" |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.19" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 8.28" |
| Sep | 90°F | 75°F | 8.42" |
| Oct | 87°F | 71°F | 5.25" |
| Nov | 82°F | 64°F | 2.09" |
| Dec | 79°F | 60°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in The Hammocks
The Hammocks has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Miami
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Miami
Keralty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 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 The Hammocks
The Hammocks's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.9%
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 The Hammocks (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
7.5 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 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
13.5 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)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 365 students · in-state tuition $14,247 · 56% graduate · median earnings $40,295 (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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for The Hammocks
The Hammocks has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
19 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
34 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in The Hammocks
West Kendall Regional Library
10201 Hammocks Blvd, Miami
Cities Near The Hammocks
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to The Hammocks?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
The Hammocks FAQ
Is The Hammocks, Florida affordable?⌄
The Hammocks's median rent is $2,187/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $85,628/year. Median home value is $468,100.
Is The Hammocks, Florida safe?⌄
The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes The Hammocks, 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 The Hammocks, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in The Hammocks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,187/month and median household income is $85,628/year. The median home value is $468,100. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in The Hammocks, Florida?⌄
The average commute in The Hammocks is 35 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