The Town FilesWestview, Florida
Community in Miami-Dade County · population 9,923 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $379,400
- Household income
- $57,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 91
- Median age
- 43.9
Westview is a community of 9,923 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $379,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Florida towns, better transit than 94% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Florida towns.
- #7 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Least Snow
- #7 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Florida
- #10 in The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Small Towns in America
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Mildest Winters
- #28 in The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Places in America
- #49 in The 50 Most Walkable Small Towns in America With Little Snow
How Westview 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 Westview is worth $379,400, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.6 times the median household income of $57,563, which is more affordable than 11% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,103 a month. 65.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westview | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $379,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,103 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $57,563 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Westview
| People | Westview | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 38.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 33.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Westview
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
91 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westview since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 143 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 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 Westview itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Towns near Westview
- Opa-locka, FL1.5 mi · 16,463 people · home $295,800
- West Little River, FL1.8 mi · 34,128 people · home $375,300
- Pinewood, FL1.8 mi · 17,246 people · home $372,400
- Gladeview, FL2.9 mi · 14,927 people · home $402,600
- Biscayne Park, FL3.8 mi · 3,117 people · home $674,300
- Hialeah, FL3.9 mi · 223,109 people · home $392,000
- Miami Shores, FL4.1 mi · 11,567 people · home $864,400
- Brownsville, FL4.2 mi · 16,583 people · home $325,200
Westview questions
Is Westview, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westview scores better for retirees than 8% of Florida towns and quieter than 14%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Westview?
The median owner-occupied home in Westview is valued at $379,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,563, so homes cost about 6.6 times income. Median rent is $1,103 a month.
What is the weather like in Westview?
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 Westview get tornadoes?
91 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westview 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)