The Town FilesFlorida City, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 13,085 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $399,200
- Household income
- $47,482
- Jan low / Jul high
- 55° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 32.0
Florida City is a city of 13,085 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $399,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 84% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 73% of Florida towns.
How Florida City 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 Florida City is worth $399,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 8.4 times the median household income of $47,482, which is more affordable than 4% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,362 a month. 31.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Florida City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $399,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,362 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $47,482 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 31.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Florida City
| People | Florida City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 32.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 37.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 36.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Florida City
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 55.3°F. About 59.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida City since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 20, 1973 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 10, 1986.
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 Florida City itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Florida City
7 public schools with 2,155 students, about 19.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLORIDA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 600 | 17.6 |
| MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-5 | 545 | 21.0 |
| MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (charter) | 6-8 | 316 | 16.6 |
| LINCOLN-MARTI SCHOOLS (INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS) (charter) | K-8 | 250 | 14.7 |
| MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 231 | 16.5 |
| ACCELERATION ACADEMIES LLC HOMESTEAD | 8-12 | 178 | — |
| CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS (FLORIDA CITY CAMPUS) (charter) | 9-12 | 35 | 35.0 |
Towns near Florida City
- Homestead, FL2.0 mi · 80,737 people · home $380,000
- Leisure City, FL4.0 mi · 26,324 people · home $375,100
- Naranja, FL5.7 mi · 13,509 people · home $372,100
- Princeton, FL7.9 mi · 39,308 people · home $426,900
- Goulds, FL9.5 mi · 11,446 people · home $481,200
- South Miami Heights, FL11.2 mi · 36,770 people · home $407,100
- Richmond West, FL11.7 mi · 35,884 people · home $489,100
- Cutler Bay, FL12.4 mi · 45,425 people · home $472,700
Florida City questions
Is Florida City, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Florida City scores better for retirees than 2% of Florida towns and quieter than 2%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in Florida City?
The median owner-occupied home in Florida City is valued at $399,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,482, so homes cost about 8.4 times income. Median rent is $1,362 a month.
What is the weather like in Florida City?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 55.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Florida City get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Florida City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 20, 1973. 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)