The Town FilesCoral Gables, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 49,248 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,089,900
- Household income
- $134,216
- Jan low / Jul high
- 64° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 61
- Median age
- 39.1
Coral Gables is a city of 49,248 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $1,089,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Florida towns, more walkable than 96% of Florida towns, more upscale than 95% of Florida towns.
How Coral Gables ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Coral Gables is worth $1,089,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 8.1 times the median household income of $134,216, which is more affordable than 5% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,373 a month. 64.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coral Gables | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,089,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,373 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $134,216 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.1% | — |
Who lives in Coral Gables
| People | Coral Gables | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 37.7% | — |
| Work from home | 22.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Coral Gables
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 63.7°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
61 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coral Gables since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 3.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 114 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 29, 1963.
Severe weather in Miami-Dade County since 1996
Miami-Dade County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County had 1,257,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,609 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Coral Gables itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Coral Gables
9 public schools with 7,726 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,884 | 24.0 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 970 | 20.2 |
| CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY | PK-8 | 828 | 18.4 |
| PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 755 | 16.8 |
| GEORGE W. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 561 | 16.5 |
| COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 526 | 15.0 |
| SOMERSET GABLES ACADEMY (charter) | K-8 | 469 | 16.8 |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY | 9-12 | 376 | 16.3 |
| HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL | K-8 | 357 | 15.5 |
Towns near Coral Gables
- South Miami, FL2.7 mi · 12,026 people · home $829,400
- Pinecrest, FL3.0 mi · 18,388 people · home $1,406,400
- Glenvar Heights, FL3.8 mi · 20,786 people · home $545,400
- Coral Terrace, FL5.1 mi · 23,142 people · home $582,900
- Palmetto Bay, FL5.5 mi · 24,439 people · home $879,700
- West Miami, FL5.6 mi · 7,233 people · home $488,800
- Olympia Heights, FL5.7 mi · 12,873 people · home $557,500
- Sunset, FL5.9 mi · 15,912 people · home $601,300
Coral Gables questions
Is Coral Gables, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coral Gables scores better for retirees than 53% of Florida towns and quieter than 18%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Coral Gables?
The median owner-occupied home in Coral Gables is valued at $1,089,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $134,216, so homes cost about 8.1 times income. Median rent is $2,373 a month.
What is the weather like in Coral Gables?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 63.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Coral Gables get tornadoes?
61 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coral Gables since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 17, 1959. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)