Living in West Miami, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Miami · Census data 2020–2024
West Miami has 7,162 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $61,274 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $488,800, the median rent is $2,210/month.
West Miami at a glance
- Population
- 7,162
- Median age
- 40.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,274State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $488,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,210/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Miami a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; home values 36% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in West Miami
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Miami the median home value is $488,800, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,210 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,343 a month in housing costs.
West Miami median household income
The median household income in West Miami is $61,274 and the income per person is $37,084. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Miami: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,956
- Owner-occupied
- 50.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.7%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.64
West Miami demographics
- Population
- 7,162
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 2,698
- Foreign-born
- 66.7%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Miami ›
Education in West Miami
40% of adults 25 and older in West Miami have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Miami
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 56.6%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
West Miami vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Miami | 7,162 | $61,274 | $488,800 | $2,210 |
| Coral Terrace | 24,895 | $80,353 | $582,900 | $1,759 |
| Fountainebleau | 55,665 | $64,908 | $320,200 | $2,094 |
| Olympia Heights | 12,399 | $108,958 | $557,500 | $2,124 |
| South Miami | 12,277 | $94,507 | $829,400 | $1,764 |
| Glenvar Heights | 19,395 | $72,118 | $545,400 | $1,973 |
| Virginia Gardens | 2,423 | $70,469 | $457,600 | $1,689 |
| Westchester | 52,032 | $72,262 | $508,700 | $1,819 |
| Miami Springs | 13,726 | $87,099 | $560,800 | $1,441 |
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What is the median household income in West Miami, FL?
The median household income in West Miami is $61,274, 18% 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 Miami?
The median home value in West Miami is $488,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Miami?
The median gross rent in West Miami is $2,210 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is West Miami, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; home values 36% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in West Miami?
The median age in West Miami is 40.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Miami?
The average commute to work in West Miami is 25 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Miami?
The unemployment rate in West Miami is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Miami?
40% of adults in West Miami 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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