Living in Kendall, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kendall · Census data 2020–2024
Kendall has 79,562 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $87,325 (17% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $567,900, the median rent is $1,905/month.
Kendall at a glance
- Population
- 79,562
- Median age
- 42State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $87,325State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $567,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,905/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Kendall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Kendall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kendall the median home value is $567,900, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,905 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,620 a month in housing costs.
Kendall median household income
The median household income in Kendall is $87,325 and the income per person is $50,412. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Kendall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 32,492
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.58
Kendall demographics
- Population
- 79,562
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 30,158
- Foreign-born
- 42.8%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kendall ›
Education in Kendall
47.9% of adults 25 and older in Kendall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kendall
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Kendall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall | 79,562 | $87,325 | $567,900 | $1,905 |
| Richmond Heights | 9,992 | $67,606 | $378,100 | $1,801 |
| Sunset | 13,535 | $109,401 | $601,300 | $2,118 |
| The Crossings | 22,963 | $91,012 | $463,300 | $2,103 |
| Pinecrest | 18,462 | $206,417 | $1,406,400 | $1,946 |
| Palmetto Estates | 16,129 | $82,064 | $445,900 | $1,948 |
| Three Lakes | 16,888 | $102,306 | $481,300 | $2,361 |
| Glenvar Heights | 19,395 | $72,118 | $545,400 | $1,973 |
| Palmetto Bay | 24,639 | $142,447 | $879,700 | $2,101 |
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What is the median household income in Kendall, FL?
The median household income in Kendall is $87,325, 17% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kendall?
The median home value in Kendall is $567,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Kendall?
The median gross rent in Kendall is $1,905 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Kendall, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Kendall?
The median age in Kendall is 42 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Kendall?
The average commute to work in Kendall is 30 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kendall?
The unemployment rate in Kendall is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kendall?
47.9% of adults in Kendall 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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