Living in Miami Gardens, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Miami Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Miami Gardens has 113,177 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $63,627 (15% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $378,500, the median rent is $1,787/month.
Miami Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 113,177
- Median age
- 39.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $63,627State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $378,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,787/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Miami Gardens a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Miami Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Miami Gardens the median home value is $378,500, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,787 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,108 a month in housing costs.
Miami Gardens median household income
The median household income in Miami Gardens is $63,627 and the income per person is $26,595. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Miami Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,003
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.19
Miami Gardens demographics
- Population
- 113,177
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 35,118
- Foreign-born
- 38.7%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Miami Gardens ›
Education in Miami Gardens
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Miami Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Miami Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Miami Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Gardens | 113,177 | $63,627 | $378,500 | $1,787 |
| Opa-locka | 16,282 | $37,532 | $295,800 | $1,351 |
| Biscayne Gardens | 35,472 | $55,165 | $414,800 | $1,534 |
| Ives Estates | 28,506 | $72,239 | $294,700 | $2,110 |
| Country Club | 51,296 | $75,212 | $378,600 | $1,899 |
| West Park | 15,249 | $65,952 | $340,600 | $2,014 |
| Ojus | 19,198 | $68,644 | $337,500 | $1,810 |
| Westview | 12,107 | $57,563 | $379,400 | $1,103 |
| Pembroke Park | 6,360 | $52,928 | $105,300 | $1,556 |
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What is the median household income in Miami Gardens, FL?
The median household income in Miami Gardens is $63,627, 15% lower 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 Miami Gardens?
The median home value in Miami Gardens is $378,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Miami Gardens?
The median gross rent in Miami Gardens is $1,787 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Miami Gardens, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Florida median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Miami Gardens?
The median age in Miami Gardens is 39.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Miami Gardens?
The average commute to work in Miami Gardens is 32 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Miami Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Miami Gardens is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Miami Gardens?
18.1% of adults in Miami Gardens 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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