Living in North Miami, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Miami · Census data 2020–2024
North Miami has 60,344 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $57,188 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $365,000, the median rent is $1,702/month.
North Miami at a glance
- Population
- 60,344
- Median age
- 38.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,188State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $365,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,702/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 43.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is North Miami a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in North Miami
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Miami the median home value is $365,000, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, which is 42.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
North Miami median household income
The median household income in North Miami is $57,188 and the income per person is $26,813. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in North Miami: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,956
- Owner-occupied
- 43.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.5%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.91
North Miami demographics
- Population
- 60,344
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 20,171
- Foreign-born
- 54.6%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Miami ›
Education in North Miami
25.2% of adults 25 and older in North Miami have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Miami
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 6.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
North Miami vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Miami | 60,344 | $57,188 | $365,000 | $1,702 |
| Biscayne Park | 3,085 | $77,083 | $674,300 | $1,529 |
| North Miami Beach | 43,898 | $63,280 | $366,700 | $1,750 |
| Biscayne Gardens | 35,472 | $55,165 | $414,800 | $1,534 |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 5,847 | $89,663 | $653,500 | $2,442 |
| Miami Shores | 11,752 | $144,050 | $864,400 | $2,657 |
| Bal Harbour | 3,055 | $80,806 | $1,823,500 | $2,804 |
| Surfside | 5,631 | $100,208 | $881,700 | $1,866 |
| El Portal | 1,809 | $108,167 | $723,900 | $2,042 |
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What is the median household income in North Miami, FL?
The median household income in North Miami is $57,188, 23% 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 North Miami?
The median home value in North Miami is $365,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in North Miami?
The median gross rent in North Miami is $1,702 per month, about 42.6% of household income.
Is North Miami, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in North Miami?
The median age in North Miami is 38.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in North Miami?
The average commute to work in North Miami is 32 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Miami?
The unemployment rate in North Miami is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Miami?
25.2% of adults in North 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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