Miami, Florida
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City Overview
As of 2009, Miami's population is 409,719 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.47 percent.
The median home cost in Miami is $240,550. Home appreciation the last year has been -27.60 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 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Miami jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.
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People
The 2009 Miami, FL, population is 409,719. 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).
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Racism is Alive!: Maybe I'm naive, but I was shocked to see the level of racism I saw while on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. I am a Spanish major and went to Little Havana for... (read more)re: Miami is not as bad as the reviews say, it is : I stopped reading anthony's reply as soon as he started talking about Miami's crime rate because it's pure bull shit. He stated that in 2007, Miami-Dade county had less... (read more)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)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
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Health
There are 304 physicians per 100,000 population 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.
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re: LIVING IN MIAMI FOR OVER 20 YEARS - 6/12/2009: I am a second generation Miamian. I have lived here for 42 years and I have lived very close to the Shores since 1996. I like the Shores. The houses are not cookie... (read more)Great City: Great weather and lots of things to... (read more)re: LIVING IN MIAMI FOR OVER 20 YEARS - 6/12/2009: So what about Miami Shores? I am considering a position in the Shores and trying to find info on a fairly inexpensive place to rent until we get settled in and figure... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Miami, FL, is 7.70%, with job growth of -1.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.20%.
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.
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transportation: There is a lot of traffic, unless it's late at night. The is a metro-rail which run mostly north/south, but only covers a small part of the city. I haven't taken the... (read more)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: Wow i disagree with every aspect of your post. our oceans are polluted, everyone's out for only themselves, and the only ethnic groups people dont discriminate against... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 7.70% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.20% | 26.40% |
| 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% |
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Housing
The median home value in Miami, FL, is $240,550. Home appreciation is -27.60% 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).
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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 | $240,550 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -27.60% | -4.60% |
| 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% |
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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.
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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
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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.
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re: The City of Century XXI - 12/29/2007: Wow i disagree with every aspect of your post. our oceans are polluted, everyone's out for only themselves, and the only ethnic groups people dont discriminate against... (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
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Education
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.
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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: LIVING IN MIAMI FOR OVER 20 YEARS - 6/12/2009: I am a second generation Miamian. I have lived here for 42 years and I have lived very close to the Shores since 1996. I like the Shores. The houses are not cookie... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
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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.
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transportation: There is a lot of traffic, unless it's late at night. The is a metro-rail which run mostly north/south, but only covers a small part of the city. I haven't taken the... (read more)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: Wow i disagree with every aspect of your post. our oceans are polluted, everyone's out for only themselves, and the only ethnic groups people dont discriminate against... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
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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.
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Los Angeles vs. Miami: Miami is one of the most beautiful cities in the country, with its bridges and water access, clear skies and gorgeous beaches. It's vibrant with lots to do on any day... (read more)Too many people: I was raised in Miami. I love the weather, but this city has become too congested. The job market is the absolute worst and cost of living amounts to an arm and a leg.... (read more)Time to pack and leave: The cost of living here in Miami is outrageous,it's almost impossible for a middle class family to make it... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Click Here
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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% affilitates with Islam.
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re: LIVING IN MIAMI FOR OVER 20 YEARS - 6/12/2009: I am a second generation Miamian. I have lived here for 42 years and I have lived very close to the Shores since 1996. I like the Shores. The houses are not cookie... (read more)Great City: Great weather and lots of things to... (read more)re: LIVING IN MIAMI FOR OVER 20 YEARS - 6/12/2009: So what about Miami Shores? I am considering a position in the Shores and trying to find info on a fairly inexpensive place to rent until we get settled in and figure... (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% |
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52.89% of the people in Miami, FL are registered as Democrats. 46.61% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.50%.
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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
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