Living in West Little River, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Little River · Census data 2020–2024
West Little River has 33,890 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $56,436 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $375,300, the median rent is $1,482/month.
West Little River at a glance
- Population
- 33,890
- Median age
- 41.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,436State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $375,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,482/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 56.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Little River a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in West Little River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Little River the median home value is $375,300, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,482 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,906 a month in housing costs.
West Little River median household income
The median household income in West Little River is $56,436 and the income per person is $24,024. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Little River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,031
- Owner-occupied
- 56.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.4%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.25
West Little River demographics
- Population
- 33,890
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 10,401
- Foreign-born
- 48.2%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Little River ›
Education in West Little River
18.3% of adults 25 and older in West Little River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Little River
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
West Little River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Little River | 33,890 | $56,436 | $375,300 | $1,482 |
| Gladeview | 16,655 | $47,469 | $402,600 | $1,341 |
| Pinewood | 18,114 | $59,410 | $372,400 | $1,532 |
| Westview | 12,107 | $57,563 | $379,400 | $1,103 |
| Brownsville | 16,936 | $40,795 | $325,200 | $1,252 |
| El Portal | 1,809 | $108,167 | $723,900 | $2,042 |
| Opa-locka | 16,282 | $37,532 | $295,800 | $1,351 |
| Miami Shores | 11,752 | $144,050 | $864,400 | $2,657 |
| Biscayne Park | 3,085 | $77,083 | $674,300 | $1,529 |
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What is the median household income in West Little River, FL?
The median household income in West Little River is $56,436, 24% 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 West Little River?
The median home value in West Little River is $375,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Little River?
The median gross rent in West Little River is $1,482 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is West Little River, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in West Little River?
The median age in West Little River is 41.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Little River?
The average commute to work in West Little River is 31 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Little River?
The unemployment rate in West Little River is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Little River?
18.3% of adults in West Little River 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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