Living in Tamiami, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tamiami · Census data 2020–2024
Tamiami has 49,752 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $78,353 (5% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $482,100, the median rent is $1,939/month.
Tamiami at a glance
- Population
- 49,752
- Median age
- 48.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $78,353State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $482,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,939/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Tamiami a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Tamiami
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tamiami the median home value is $482,100, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,939 per month, which is 49.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,437 a month in housing costs.
Tamiami median household income
The median household income in Tamiami is $78,353 and the income per person is $38,396. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Tamiami: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,328
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.81
Tamiami demographics
- Population
- 49,752
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 17,598
- Foreign-born
- 68%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tamiami ›
Education in Tamiami
35.7% of adults 25 and older in Tamiami have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tamiami
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Tamiami vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamiami | 49,752 | $78,353 | $482,100 | $1,939 |
| Sweetwater | 20,085 | $54,967 | $294,200 | $1,771 |
| Westwood Lakes | 10,553 | $86,040 | $518,500 | $2,472 |
| Westchester | 52,032 | $72,262 | $508,700 | $1,819 |
| Kendale Lakes | 52,622 | $71,621 | $404,500 | $1,968 |
| Fountainebleau | 55,665 | $64,908 | $320,200 | $2,094 |
| Kendall West | 35,912 | $69,554 | $409,500 | $1,808 |
| Olympia Heights | 12,399 | $108,958 | $557,500 | $2,124 |
| Sunset | 13,535 | $109,401 | $601,300 | $2,118 |
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What is the median household income in Tamiami, FL?
The median household income in Tamiami is $78,353, 5% 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 Tamiami?
The median home value in Tamiami is $482,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Tamiami?
The median gross rent in Tamiami is $1,939 per month, about 49.6% of household income.
Is Tamiami, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Tamiami?
The median age in Tamiami is 48.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Tamiami?
The average commute to work in Tamiami is 33 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tamiami?
The unemployment rate in Tamiami is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tamiami?
35.7% of adults in Tamiami 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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