The Town FilesThree Lakes, Florida
Community in Miami-Dade County · population 16,540 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $481,300
- Household income
- $102,306
- Jan low / Jul high
- 57° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 35.8
Three Lakes is a community of 16,540 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $481,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Florida towns, better transit than 92% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 91% of Florida towns.
How Three 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 Three Lakes is worth $481,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $102,306, which is more affordable than 46% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,361 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Three Lakes | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $481,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,361 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $102,306 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Three Lakes
| People | Three Lakes | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 1.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 48.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Three Lakes
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 56.8°F. About 56.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Three Lakes since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 4, 1998.
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 Three Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Three Lakes
- Richmond Heights, FL1.9 mi · 8,944 people · home $378,100
- The Crossings, FL1.9 mi · 23,276 people · home $463,300
- Country Walk, FL2.2 mi · 16,951 people · home $547,000
- Palmetto Estates, FL2.8 mi · 13,498 people · home $445,900
- Richmond West, FL3.0 mi · 35,884 people · home $489,100
- Kendall, FL3.4 mi · 80,241 people · home $567,900
- West Perrine, FL3.4 mi · 10,602 people · home $411,500
- The Hammocks, FL3.6 mi · 59,480 people · home $468,100
Three Lakes questions
Is Three Lakes, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Three Lakes scores better for retirees than 20% of Florida towns and quieter than 7%. 10.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Three Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Three Lakes is valued at $481,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,306, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $2,361 a month.
What is the weather like in Three Lakes?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 56.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Three Lakes get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Three 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)