Miami Beach, Florida
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 70% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 33% of US places
- top 1% for walkability
- top 3% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for property crime
Miami Beach is a mid-size city in Florida with about 82,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and property crime.
Official websitemiamibeachfl.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Wet
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66%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 7.1 in2.3 in
oppressive 99%
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 12% of US places
Home Value$532k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.94%better than 54% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.97%better than 47% of US places
Unemployment4.0%better than 49% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)68°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.2 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days207 daysbetter than 25% of US places
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 2% of US places
Comfortable Days126 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.2better than 65% of US places
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 83% of US places
School Quality42.7better than 20% of US places
Violent Crime2660/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime8557/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population82,40099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.356th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)34.7%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.4%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)55.6%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 47% of US places
Walkability15.2/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.5%better than 37% of US places
Amenities Nearby106.43better than 56% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 34% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Miami Beach an affordable place to live?
- Miami Beach is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Miami Beach?
- The median home value in Miami Beach is $532k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Miami Beach?
- Median household income in Miami Beach is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Miami Beach?
- Median gross rent in Miami Beach is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Miami Beach safe?
- Miami Beach is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2660/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 8557/100k.
- What is the weather like in Miami Beach?
- Miami Beach averages 83°F in July and 68°F in January, with 57.2 in of annual precipitation and about 207 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Miami Beach?
- Public-school quality in Miami Beach is below average, scoring better than 20% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Miami Beach?
- The average one-way commute in Miami Beach is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)