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Living in
West Little River.
West Little River 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 West Little River
Living in West Little River means being part of a densely urban Miami neighborhood with solid transit connections and a median household income around $56,436. The community is primarily African American and Latino, with a median age of 41 and a good mix of families with children and older residents—about 34% of households include kids under 18. Housing is relatively affordable for the Miami area, with a median home value around $375,300 and median rent at $1,482 monthly, though you'll want to know that about 5% of housing units sit vacant.
West Little River at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Foreign-Born
48.2%
Broadband Internet
80.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics48.2% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in West Little River: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Little River, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (45.7%), and 57.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.9%
of households
Married Couples
33.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.25
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 11% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in West Little River
In West Little River, rent runs 11% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,167
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $450,166 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in West Little River and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes West Little River, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
West Little River: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
West Little River is about 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What West Little River 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 West Little River residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Little River, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 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 West Little River, 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 West Little River, 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
West Little River is about 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 West Little River, 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
West Little River is about 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Little River has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
72.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
91
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.03" |
| Feb | 78°F | 62°F | 2.29" |
| Mar | 80°F | 65°F | 2.81" |
| Apr | 83°F | 69°F | 3.81" |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 6.08" |
| Jun | 88°F | 76°F | 11.45" |
| Jul | 90°F | 77°F | 7.92" |
| Aug | 90°F | 77°F | 9.98" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 11.53" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 8.23" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 4.00" |
| Dec | 78°F | 63°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Little River
Uninsured
15.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside West Little River's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
North Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Miami
Hialeah Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Hialeah
Douglas Gardens Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.9 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.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Little River
West Little River's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Little River (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
10.8 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
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)
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, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Little River
West Little River has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
25 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
52 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in West Little River
Arcola Lakes Branch
8240 Nw 7 Avenue, Miami
North Central Branch Library
9590 N.W. 27 Avenue, Miami
Cities Near West Little River
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Little River FAQ
Is West Little River, Florida affordable?⌄
West Little River's median rent is $1,482/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $56,436/year. Median home value is $375,300.
Is West Little River, Florida safe?⌄
West Little River 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 West Little River, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes West Little River, 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 West Little River, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in West Little River is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,482/month and median household income is $56,436/year. The median home value is $375,300. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Little River, Florida?⌄
The average commute in West Little River 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