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Living in
Westchester.
Westchester 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 Westchester
If you're considering Westchester, understand you're looking at a mature, family-oriented urban neighborhood where you're close enough to downtown Miami for work but far enough to avoid the density of the city proper. The median household income sits around $72,000 with a median home value near $509,000, which is reasonable for Miami-Dade County, though rent averages $1,819 monthly—so whether you buy or rent, you're paying Miami prices. The job market is solid with unemployment at 2.7%, and your commute to most Miami jobs will run around 29 minutes, which is typical for this county.
Westchester at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Foreign-Born
63.3%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics63.3% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Westchester: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westchester, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (76.0%), and 85.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.4%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
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 9% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Westchester
In Westchester, rent runs 9% above the FL average, and home values are 42% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,475
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Westchester and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Westchester, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Westchester: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Westchester is about 2% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Westchester 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
Commute29.6 min avg
How Westchester residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westchester, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 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 Westchester, 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 Westchester, 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
Westchester 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 Westchester, 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
Westchester is about 2% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 63°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westchester has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 63°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/70°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/73°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/63°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
67.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
92
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 | 61°F | 1.83" |
| Feb | 78°F | 63°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 81°F | 66°F | 2.46" |
| Apr | 84°F | 70°F | 3.36" |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 6.32" |
| Jun | 89°F | 76°F | 10.51" |
| Jul | 91°F | 78°F | 7.36" |
| Aug | 91°F | 78°F | 9.58" |
| Sep | 89°F | 77°F | 10.22" |
| Oct | 86°F | 74°F | 7.65" |
| Nov | 81°F | 68°F | 3.53" |
| Dec | 78°F | 64°F | 2.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westchester
Uninsured
9.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Westchester's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Keralty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 0.8 mi away · Miami
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Miami
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Coral Gables
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.
Education18.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westchester
Westchester's student/teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Westchester
Florida International University
Public · 4-year · 39,508 students · in-state tuition $6,565 · 74% graduate · median earnings $65,722 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
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
7.4 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)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 961 students · in-state tuition $24,008 · 55% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (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, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westchester
Westchester has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
20 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
43 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
49 mi awayPublic Libraries in Westchester
Concord Branch Library
3882 S.W. 112 Avenue, Miami
Westchester Health & Wellness Information Centre
9445 Coral Way, Miami
Westchester Regional Library
9445 Coral Way, Miami
Cities Near Westchester
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Westchester?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Westchester FAQ
Is Westchester, Florida affordable?⌄
Westchester's median rent is $1,819/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $72,262/year. Median home value is $508,700.
Is Westchester, Florida safe?⌄
Westchester 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 Westchester, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Westchester, 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 Westchester, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Westchester is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,819/month and median household income is $72,262/year. The median home value is $508,700. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westchester, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Westchester is 30 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