Living in Miramar Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Miramar Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Miramar Beach has 8,902 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $103,250 (38% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $733,000, the median rent is $2,250/month.
Miramar Beach at a glance
- Population
- 8,902
- Median age
- 59.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $103,250State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $733,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,250/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Miramar Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 104% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Miramar Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Miramar Beach the median home value is $733,000, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,766 a month in housing costs.
Miramar Beach median household income
The median household income in Miramar Beach is $103,250 and the income per person is $84,171. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Miramar Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,677
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 72.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 1.99
72.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Miramar Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Miramar Beach demographics
- Population
- 8,902
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.3%
- Households
- 4,365
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Miramar Beach ›
Education in Miramar Beach
52.5% of adults 25 and older in Miramar Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Miramar Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Miramar Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Beach | 8,902 | $103,250 | $733,000 | $2,250 |
| Destin | 14,077 | $89,011 | $490,300 | $1,936 |
| Niceville | 16,544 | $102,409 | $423,500 | $1,749 |
| Valparaiso | 4,885 | $90,110 | $394,700 | $1,366 |
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Freeport | 6,689 | $91,985 | $407,800 | $1,859 |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
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What is the median household income in Miramar Beach, FL?
The median household income in Miramar Beach is $103,250, 38% 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 Miramar Beach?
The median home value in Miramar Beach is $733,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Miramar Beach?
The median gross rent in Miramar Beach is $2,250 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Miramar Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 104% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Miramar Beach?
The median age in Miramar Beach is 59.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Miramar Beach?
The average commute to work in Miramar Beach is 23 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Miramar Beach?
The unemployment rate in Miramar Beach is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Miramar Beach?
52.5% of adults in Miramar Beach 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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