Living in Miami Beach, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Miami Beach. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 1,996
Miami Beach at a Glance
Median Home Value
$437,500
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,634
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
5.0 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
95/100
Walker's Paradise
Median Income
$47,213
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 48
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 52.00
Population
1,996
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$437,500
Median Rent
$1,634
Median Income
$47,213
Affordability Index
42
Homeownership Rate
31.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
55% above nat'l avg
40% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
5.0 per 1K
Property Crime
29.5 per 1K
39% above nat'l avg
55% above nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
95/100
Transit Score
59/100
Bike Score
77/100
98% above nat'l avg
111% above nat'l avg
Walker's Paradise
59
77
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
48 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Low
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
14% above nat'l avg
8% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
50
Elementary
22
Middle
4
High School
13
Neighborhoods in Miami Beach
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