Miami, Florida
City Overview
As of 2007, Miami's population is 404,048 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.47 percent.
The median home cost in Miami is $614,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.67 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Miami's cost of living is 37.41% Higher than the U.S. average.
Miami public schools spend $6,070 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Miami.
The unemployment rate in Miami is 3.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Miami jobs have Increased by 2.92 percent.
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People
The 2007 Miami, FL, population is 404,048. There are 11,343 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Miami, FL
The median age is 40.2. The US median is 37.6. 46.89% of people in Miami, FL, are married. 12.76% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.62 people. 14.50% of people are married, with children. 11.35% have children, but are single.
Race in Miami, FL
67.40% of people are white, 20.62% are black, 0.65% are asian, 0.23% are native american, and 10.65% claim 'Other'.
68.59% of the people in Miami, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 31.41% are non-hispanic).
Miami People SperlingViews
Miami Cultural Scene: Miami is a vibrant city full of things to do for virtually all tastes. I have lived here for almost 14 years after moving here from the Midwest and have really enjoyed... (read more)re: Miami is not as bad as the reviews say, it is : I have been living in (the) miami (area) for about 8 years now. I work in a very specific field, which has be verifying and keeping track of some very important... (read more)Miami, FL: Offers a diversity of peoples, good climate (except for hurricanes) and endless... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Miami, FL, is 3.40%, with job growth of 2.92%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.30%.
Miami, FL Taxes
Miami, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Miami, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $17,247, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $26,762.
Miami Economy SperlingViews
Commute from Weston: My boss lives in Weston, and she loves it there. But, today it took her almost 3 hours to get to work in Coconut Grove. Today was an exception, it usually only takes... (read more)re: The City of Century XXI - 12/29/2007: Couldn't agree more... lucky us who live here and know it... (read more)re: Its Like a Sauna in MIA - 11/15/2007: Yeah, Miami is in the sunshine state, while Boston, Seattle and London all have reputation for being rainy. But it rains more in Miami than in Seattle, London or... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 3.40% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.92% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.30% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $17,247 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $26,762 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 32.11% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 16.30% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.56% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.21% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 11.44% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 5.49% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 4.97% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.28% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.96% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.68% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.51% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 13.39% | 20.24% |
| Service | 21.99% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.28% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.49% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 13.57% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 13.78% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Miami, FL, is $614,100. Home appreciation is -0.67% over the last year. The median age of Miami, FL, real estate is 39 years.
Miami, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 58.61% of the Miami, FL, population. 9.62% of houses and apartments in Miami, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Miami Housing SperlingViews
Miami: Miami is a beautiful city. Beautiful beaches. Amazing night... (read more)public transportation: not to a city... (read more)Living in Weston: Commutes from Weston to many of the western Miami suburbs aren’t too bad; however, if you are wanting to travel to the heart of Miami during a busy traffic time, it will... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
| Median Home Age | 39 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $614,100 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.67% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 31.73% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.62% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 58.61% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $16.74 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.30% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.18% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.81% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 4.03% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 5.11% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.24% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.45% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 28.89% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 9.15% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 4.47% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3.95% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2.48% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.86% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.05% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.14% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.50% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.54% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 16.64% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 17.60% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 12.97% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.70% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 304 physicians per capita in Miami, FL. The US average is 170.
Miami, FL Health Index
Air quality in Miami, FL is 5 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Miami, FL is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Miami Health SperlingViews
re: Miami-Cost of living, culture, schools, health: Get your facts straight... the cost of living in South FLorida is about average for the country. Property appraisals were high, but that was when every one made tons of... (read more)re: quality of life - 4/2/2007: Wrong, the rest of us will be happy when you leave... which has already happened I... (read more)re: Really good and Really Bad - 4/14/2007: I can't believe how many "native miamionians" think that South Florida is expensive. You people MUST TRAVEL MORE... where I come from cost of living is at least 35%... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
Crime
Miami, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Miami, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Miami Crime SperlingViews
SO GLAD I DON'T CALL MIAMI HOME: You know John, to call me a Cuban exile thats hilarious! I already told you I'm as white as they come. I am from Wichita KS and I have never even been to Cuba...I just... (read more)An outsider's point of view.: Well I have been reading everyone's comments and if you all don't mind I have some things to say. First off I just can't believe that all of this racism is going on in... (read more)Don't even think about moving here, Gringo (Cont.): Most everyone in Miami speaks Spanish, that is partly why most of the Americans have moved away. I know people that have lived here for 30 years and still don't speak... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
Climate
Miami, FL, gets 57 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 116.
On average, there are 248 sunny days per year in Miami, FL. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 61. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 30 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Miami Climate SperlingViews
re: The City of Century XXI - 12/29/2007: Couldn't agree more... lucky us who live here and know it... (read more)re: Its Like a Sauna in MIA - 11/15/2007: Yeah, Miami is in the sunshine state, while Boston, Seattle and London all have reputation for being rainy. But it rains more in Miami than in Seattle, London or... (read more)The City of Century XXI: An International City with a Latin flavor, where all nacionality's dance to the rhythm of SALSA,nice beaches,good climate, good places for dances an entreteiments,... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
Educate
Miami, FL, schools spend $6,070 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 604 students per librarian, and 377 children per counselor in Miami, FL schools.
Miami Education SperlingViews
great schools: the schools are rate by the grades of the students and most of the schools are "A"... (read more)what about Weston: I have heard that Cypress Bay is a good high school. Is Weston a good place to live, it is the only affordable community with a good school according to my research. I... (read more)re: Miami-Cost of living, culture, schools, health: Get your facts straight... the cost of living in South FLorida is about average for the country. Property appraisals were high, but that was when every one made tons of... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Miami, FL, takes 31 minutes. 65% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 11% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Miami Transportation SperlingViews
Commute from Weston: My boss lives in Weston, and she loves it there. But, today it took her almost 3 hours to get to work in Coconut Grove. Today was an exception, it usually only takes... (read more)re: The City of Century XXI - 12/29/2007: Couldn't agree more... lucky us who live here and know it... (read more)re: Its Like a Sauna in MIA - 11/15/2007: Yeah, Miami is in the sunshine state, while Boston, Seattle and London all have reputation for being rainy. But it rains more in Miami than in Seattle, London or... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Miami, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Miami, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Miami, FL cost of living is 137.41.
Miami Cost of Living SperlingViews
Moving: Cost of living is to... (read more)Miami: VERY EXPENSIVE....TAXES OFF THE ROOF....INSURANCE OFF THE ROOF....HORRIBLE COMMUNUTE....VERY LOW PAY RATE....NOT ALL FUN AND... (read more)Miami has last it's "Paradise" appeal: Cost of living is through the roof. The insurance eats you alive, the traffic is terrible and everyone is stressed out and rude. I was born here and I used to love it,... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
Religion
39.63% of the people in Miami, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 24.10% are Catholic; 7.06% are Protestant; 0.33% are LDS; 2.34% are another Christian faith; 5.50% in Miami, FL are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.28% affilite with Islam.
Miami Religion SperlingViews
great schools: the schools are rate by the grades of the students and most of the schools are "A"... (read more)re: Miami-Cost of living, culture, schools, health: Get your facts straight... the cost of living in South FLorida is about average for the country. Property appraisals were high, but that was when every one made tons of... (read more)re: quality of life - 4/2/2007: Wrong, the rest of us will be happy when you leave... which has already happened I... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
| Percent Religious | 39.63% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 24.10% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.06% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.33% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.72% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.58% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.13% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.42% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.79% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.42% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.34% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 5.50% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.28% | 0.54% |
Voting
52.89% of the people in Miami, FL are registered as Democrats. 46.61% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.50%.
Miami Voting SperlingViews
re: LAURA - 3/31/2006: Guy, either you are referring to Miami circa 1920, or you have lived under a a rock while in Miami. Aside from the latin influence, the most popular immigrant these days... (read more)re: LAURA - 3/31/2006: What diversity?? Where are the Thai, Polish, Ethiopian, Japanese, Russian, Greek or Romanian neighborhoods? Sydney, Brussels, London and New York have diversity. I'm... (read more)LAURA: Laura, you obviously have not done your homework correctly. The only reason cubans were given the right to come to this country and the opportunities was because they... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
