Living in West Perrine, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Perrine · Census data 2020–2024
West Perrine has 11,162 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $66,997 (10% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $411,500, the median rent is $1,488/month.
West Perrine at a glance
- Population
- 11,162
- Median age
- 36.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $66,997State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $411,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,488/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Perrine a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Florida median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in West Perrine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Perrine the median home value is $411,500, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,488 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
West Perrine median household income
The median household income in West Perrine is $66,997 and the income per person is $25,812. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Perrine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,565
- Owner-occupied
- 53.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.3%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.43
West Perrine demographics
- Population
- 11,162
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 3,235
- Foreign-born
- 41.3%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Perrine ›
Education in West Perrine
20.9% of adults 25 and older in West Perrine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Perrine
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
West Perrine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Perrine | 11,162 | $66,997 | $411,500 | $1,488 |
| Palmetto Estates | 16,129 | $82,064 | $445,900 | $1,948 |
| South Miami Heights | 38,766 | $65,417 | $407,100 | $1,605 |
| Richmond Heights | 9,992 | $67,606 | $378,100 | $1,801 |
| Cutler Bay | 45,070 | $89,244 | $472,700 | $1,978 |
| Palmetto Bay | 24,639 | $142,447 | $879,700 | $2,101 |
| Three Lakes | 16,888 | $102,306 | $481,300 | $2,361 |
| Goulds | 14,425 | $61,735 | $481,200 | $1,423 |
| Richmond West | 35,593 | $101,970 | $489,100 | $2,644 |
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What is the median household income in West Perrine, FL?
The median household income in West Perrine is $66,997, 10% 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 Perrine?
The median home value in West Perrine is $411,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Perrine?
The median gross rent in West Perrine is $1,488 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is West Perrine, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Florida median; home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in West Perrine?
The median age in West Perrine is 36.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Perrine?
The average commute to work in West Perrine is 29 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Perrine?
The unemployment rate in West Perrine is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Perrine?
20.9% of adults in West Perrine 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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