Living in Surfside, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Surfside · Census data 2020–2024
Surfside has 5,631 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $100,208 (34% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $881,700, the median rent is $1,866/month.
Surfside at a glance
- Population
- 5,631
- Median age
- 38.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $100,208State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $881,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,866/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Surfside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Home values 146% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Surfside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Surfside the median home value is $881,700, 165% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,866 per month, which is 47.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,680 a month in housing costs.
Surfside median household income
The median household income in Surfside is $100,208 and the income per person is $55,315. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Surfside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,782
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 48%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.87
48% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Surfside has many vacation and second homes.
Surfside demographics
- Population
- 5,631
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 1,965
- Foreign-born
- 36.9%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Surfside ›
Education in Surfside
57.7% of adults 25 and older in Surfside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Surfside
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.2%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Surfside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside | 5,631 | $100,208 | $881,700 | $1,866 |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 5,847 | $89,663 | $653,500 | $2,442 |
| Bal Harbour | 3,055 | $80,806 | $1,823,500 | $2,804 |
| North Bay Village | 8,118 | $84,405 | $464,200 | $2,157 |
| North Miami | 60,344 | $57,188 | $365,000 | $1,702 |
| Miami Shores | 11,752 | $144,050 | $864,400 | $2,657 |
| Biscayne Park | 3,085 | $77,083 | $674,300 | $1,529 |
| Sunny Isles Beach | 22,437 | $61,921 | $549,100 | $2,096 |
| North Miami Beach | 43,898 | $63,280 | $366,700 | $1,750 |
More for people moving to Surfside
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What is the median household income in Surfside, FL?
The median household income in Surfside is $100,208, 34% 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 Surfside?
The median home value in Surfside is $881,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Surfside?
The median gross rent in Surfside is $1,866 per month, about 47.3% of household income.
Is Surfside, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: home values 146% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Surfside?
The median age in Surfside is 38.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Surfside?
The average commute to work in Surfside is 32 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Surfside?
The unemployment rate in Surfside is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Surfside?
57.7% of adults in Surfside 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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