The Town FilesMiami, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 442,241 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $518,100
- Household income
- $62,462
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 68
- Median age
- 39.3
Miami is a city of 442,241 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $518,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 99% of Florida towns, better transit than 99% of Florida towns.
How Miami 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 is worth $518,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 8.3 times the median household income of $62,462, which is more affordable than 4% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,758 a month. 30.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miami | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $518,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,758 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $62,462 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 30.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Miami
| People | Miami | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 57.7% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Miami
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 61.2°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami 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 2.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 116 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 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 Miami itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Miami
264 public schools with 144,869 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-12 | 3,296 | 26.2 |
| MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,018 | 24.7 |
| MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,672 | 25.7 |
| SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 2,523 | 22.9 |
| G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH | 8-12 | 2,296 | 21.1 |
| MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 2,191 | 23.3 |
| DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 2,181 | 28.0 |
| AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 2,158 | 19.4 |
| MIAMI ARTS STUDIO 6-12 AT ZELDA GLAZER | 6-12 | 1,841 | 23.6 |
| CITRUS GROVE K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 1,666 | 15.9 |
| TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 9-12 | 1,614 | 26.0 |
| MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,608 | 21.7 |
Towns near Miami
- Brownsville, FL3.8 mi · 16,583 people · home $325,200
- Miami Beach, FL4.5 mi · 82,890 people · home $556,700
- Gladeview, FL4.9 mi · 14,927 people · home $402,600
- West Miami, FL5.6 mi · 7,233 people · home $488,800
- Miami Springs, FL5.9 mi · 13,859 people · home $560,800
- West Little River, FL5.9 mi · 34,128 people · home $375,300
- North Bay Village, FL6.2 mi · 8,159 people · home $464,200
- Coral Terrace, FL6.3 mi · 23,142 people · home $582,900
Miami questions
Is Miami, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miami scores better for retirees than 10% of Florida towns and quieter than 5%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Miami?
The median owner-occupied home in Miami is valued at $518,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,462, so homes cost about 8.3 times income. Median rent is $1,758 a month.
What is the weather like in Miami?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 61.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Miami get tornadoes?
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami 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)