Living in Miami, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Miami · Census data 2020–2024
Miami has 1,405 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $40,875 (49% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $78,100, the median rent is $954/month.
Miami is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Miami at a glance
- Population
- 1,405
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,875State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $78,100State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $954/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Miami a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Miami
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Miami the median home value is $78,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Miami median household income
The median household income in Miami is $40,875 and the income per person is $22,283. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Miami: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 845
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 35%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.56
35% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Miami has many vacation and second homes.
Miami demographics
- Population
- 1,405
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 549
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Miami ›
Education in Miami
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Miami have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Miami
- Unemployment rate
- 17.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 55.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Miami vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1,405 | $40,875 | $78,100 | $954 |
| Claypool | 1,259 | $57,900 | $118,000 | — |
| Central Heights-Midland City | 2,909 | $61,400 | $120,600 | $994 |
| Icehouse Canyon | 528 | $51,250 | $140,700 | — |
| Six Shooter Canyon | 811 | $57,902 | $236,800 | $923 |
| Wheatfields | 329 | $71,172 | — | — |
| Pinal | 460 | $44,036 | $164,400 | $747 |
| Globe | 7,195 | $69,170 | $206,700 | $858 |
| Copper Hill | 163 | $61,203 | $224,100 | — |
More for people moving to Miami
Miami ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Miami: FAQ
What is the median household income in Miami, AZ?
The median household income in Miami is $40,875, 49% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Miami?
The median home value in Miami is $78,100, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Miami?
The median gross rent in Miami is $954 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Miami, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 17.3%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
What is the median age in Miami?
The median age in Miami is 38.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Miami?
The average commute to work in Miami is 18 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Miami?
The unemployment rate in Miami is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Miami?
18.1% of adults in Miami have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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