The Town FilesMiami Lakes, Florida
Town in Miami-Dade County · population 30,467 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $626,400
- Household income
- $101,557
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 58
- Median age
- 41.3
Miami Lakes is a town of 30,467 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $626,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Florida towns, more upscale than 82% of Florida towns.
How Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes is worth $626,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $101,557, which is more affordable than 15% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,120 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miami Lakes | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $626,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,120 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $101,557 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Miami Lakes
| People | Miami Lakes | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 48.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Miami Lakes
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 58.9°F. About 62.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
58 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami Lakes since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 12, 2011.
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 Miami Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Miami Lakes
5 public schools with 6,185 students, about 23.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH | 8-12 | 3,071 | 27.9 |
| BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER | PK-8 | 1,465 | 17.4 |
| MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER | 9-12 | 1,071 | 25.5 |
| COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 578 | 18.6 |
| MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Miami Lakes
- Palm Springs North, FL1.6 mi · 5,030 people · home $550,500
- Country Club, FL2.0 mi · 49,967 people · home $378,600
- Hialeah Gardens, FL2.9 mi · 23,068 people · home $342,000
- Hialeah, FL3.2 mi · 223,109 people · home $392,000
- Opa-locka, FL4.1 mi · 16,463 people · home $295,800
- Miramar, FL4.3 mi · 134,721 people · home $462,700
- Westview, FL5.3 mi · 9,923 people · home $379,400
- Miami Gardens, FL5.4 mi · 111,640 people · home $378,500
Miami Lakes questions
Is Miami Lakes, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miami Lakes scores better for retirees than 21% of Florida towns and quieter than 12%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Miami Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Miami Lakes is valued at $626,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,557, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $2,120 a month.
What is the weather like in Miami Lakes?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 58.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Miami Lakes get tornadoes?
58 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami Lakes 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)