Living in South Miami Heights, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Miami Heights · Census data 2020–2024
South Miami Heights has 38,766 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $65,417 (12% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $407,100, the median rent is $1,605/month.
South Miami Heights at a glance
- Population
- 38,766
- Median age
- 42.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $65,417State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $407,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,605/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is South Miami Heights a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in South Miami Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Miami Heights the median home value is $407,100, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,605 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,132 a month in housing costs.
South Miami Heights median household income
The median household income in South Miami Heights is $65,417 and the income per person is $26,120. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Miami Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,402
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.19
South Miami Heights demographics
- Population
- 38,766
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 12,012
- Foreign-born
- 55.3%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Miami Heights ›
Education in South Miami Heights
19.6% of adults 25 and older in South Miami Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Miami Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
South Miami Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Miami Heights | 38,766 | $65,417 | $407,100 | $1,605 |
| Goulds | 14,425 | $61,735 | $481,200 | $1,423 |
| West Perrine | 11,162 | $66,997 | $411,500 | $1,488 |
| Palmetto Estates | 16,129 | $82,064 | $445,900 | $1,948 |
| Richmond West | 35,593 | $101,970 | $489,100 | $2,644 |
| Richmond Heights | 9,992 | $67,606 | $378,100 | $1,801 |
| Cutler Bay | 45,070 | $89,244 | $472,700 | $1,978 |
| Princeton | 42,625 | $83,426 | $426,900 | $1,647 |
| Three Lakes | 16,888 | $102,306 | $481,300 | $2,361 |
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What is the median household income in South Miami Heights, FL?
The median household income in South Miami Heights is $65,417, 12% 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 South Miami Heights?
The median home value in South Miami Heights is $407,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Miami Heights?
The median gross rent in South Miami Heights is $1,605 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is South Miami Heights, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Florida median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in South Miami Heights?
The median age in South Miami Heights is 42.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Miami Heights?
The average commute to work in South Miami Heights is 35 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Miami Heights?
The unemployment rate in South Miami Heights is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Miami Heights?
19.6% of adults in South Miami Heights 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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