Living in Opa-locka, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Opa-locka · Census data 2020–2024
Opa-locka has 16,282 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $37,532 (50% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $295,800, the median rent is $1,351/month.
Opa-locka at a glance
- Population
- 16,282
- Median age
- 34.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $37,532State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $295,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,351/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Opa-locka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Opa-locka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Opa-locka the median home value is $295,800, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,351 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Opa-locka median household income
The median household income in Opa-locka is $37,532 and the income per person is $18,160. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Opa-locka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,951
- Owner-occupied
- 28.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 71.1%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.93
Opa-locka demographics
- Population
- 16,282
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 5,548
- Foreign-born
- 43.1%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Opa-locka ›
Education in Opa-locka
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Opa-locka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Opa-locka
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 8.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.3%
Opa-locka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opa-locka | 16,282 | $37,532 | $295,800 | $1,351 |
| Westview | 12,107 | $57,563 | $379,400 | $1,103 |
| Pinewood | 18,114 | $59,410 | $372,400 | $1,532 |
| West Little River | 33,890 | $56,436 | $375,300 | $1,482 |
| Miami Gardens | 113,177 | $63,627 | $378,500 | $1,787 |
| Biscayne Gardens | 35,472 | $55,165 | $414,800 | $1,534 |
| Hialeah | 226,165 | $55,594 | $392,000 | $1,689 |
| Miami Lakes | 31,553 | $101,557 | $626,400 | $2,120 |
| Country Club | 51,296 | $75,212 | $378,600 | $1,899 |
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What is the median household income in Opa-locka, FL?
The median household income in Opa-locka is $37,532, 50% 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 Opa-locka?
The median home value in Opa-locka is $295,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Opa-locka?
The median gross rent in Opa-locka is $1,351 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Opa-locka, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
What is the median age in Opa-locka?
The median age in Opa-locka is 34.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Opa-locka?
The average commute to work in Opa-locka is 32 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Opa-locka?
The unemployment rate in Opa-locka is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Opa-locka?
7.9% of adults in Opa-locka 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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