The Town FilesWest Miami, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 7,233 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $488,800
- Household income
- $61,274
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 68
- Median age
- 40.5
West Miami is a city of 7,233 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $488,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 99% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 98% of Florida towns.
How West 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 West Miami is worth $488,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 8.0 times the median household income of $61,274, which is more affordable than 5% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,210 a month. 50.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Miami | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $488,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,210 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $61,274 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 50.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Miami
| People | West Miami | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 0.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 66.7% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in West Miami
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 61.0°F. About 67.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 92 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 West 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 1.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 117 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 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 West Miami itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Towns near West Miami
- Coral Terrace, FL0.9 mi · 23,142 people · home $582,900
- Fountainebleau, FL3.2 mi · 59,870 people · home $320,200
- Olympia Heights, FL3.3 mi · 12,873 people · home $557,500
- South Miami, FL3.4 mi · 12,026 people · home $829,400
- Glenvar Heights, FL3.5 mi · 20,786 people · home $545,400
- Westchester, FL3.6 mi · 56,384 people · home $508,700
- Miami Springs, FL4.3 mi · 13,859 people · home $560,800
- Sunset, FL5.0 mi · 15,912 people · home $601,300
West Miami questions
Is West Miami, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Miami scores better for retirees than 31% of Florida towns and quieter than 4%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in West Miami?
The median owner-occupied home in West Miami is valued at $488,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,274, so homes cost about 8.0 times income. Median rent is $2,210 a month.
What is the weather like in West Miami?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 61.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does West Miami get tornadoes?
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West 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)