Miami Beach, Florida
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City Overview
As of 2009, Miami Beach's population is 85,036 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.16 percent.
The median home cost in Miami Beach is $299,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -23.30 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Miami Beach's cost of living is 209.61% Higher than the U.S. average.
Miami Beach public schools spend $5,755 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Miami Beach.
The unemployment rate in Miami Beach is 5.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Miami Beach jobs have Decreased by 5.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Miami Beach, FL, population is 85,036. There are 12,330 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Miami Beach, FL
The median age is 42.7. The US median is 37.6. 41.80% of people in Miami Beach, FL, are married. 13.95% are divorced.
The average household size is 1.89 people. 8.80% of people are married, with children. 5.01% have children, but are single.
Race in Miami Beach, FL
87.42% of people are white, 3.54% are black, 1.32% are asian, 0.23% are native american, and 7.60% claim 'Other'.
58.11% of the people in Miami Beach, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 41.89% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 306 physicians per 100,000 population in Miami Beach, FL. The US average is 170.
Miami Beach, FL Health Index
Air quality in Miami Beach, 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 Beach, 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: richbank - 5/20/2006: ...and only getting better and better all the... (read more)re: South Beach ex-fan - 4/25/2006: Holy Tree Hugger Mac! I think its time you realized we're in 2008... or find a dictionary to rediscover the meaning of... (read more)richbank: Miami Beach is a microcosm of America's immigration problem. It is a ppowerful magnet that attracts a broad swath of immigrants to a vibrant and dynamic area. Like... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Miami Beach, FL, is 5.50%, with job growth of -5.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.50%.
Miami Beach, FL Taxes
Miami Beach, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Miami Beach, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $31,775, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $33,985.
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Living South of the Border : Although the Winter is great, the cultural activities are advancing and the Dining choices are endless, the traffic can be horrific.
Summer's are great if one has a... (read more)Best Beach in the Country: If you want a hot nightlife, great hotels, restaurants, and the best ocean temp and beach - this is the place for you.
If you are very family oriented and are looking... (read more)Weather in the winter can't be beat: From December - May, weather in Miami Beach can't be beat. Full of sunshine and warm temps allowing you to be outside nearly every... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -5.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $31,775 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $33,985 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 25.30% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.88% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.67% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.63% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 12.96% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 6.70% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.85% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.46% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.01% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.53% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 17.65% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 22.39% | 20.24% |
| Service | 21.21% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.86% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.23% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.78% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 6.89% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Miami Beach, FL, is $299,100. Home appreciation is -23.30% over the last year. The median age of Miami Beach, FL, real estate is 40 years.
Miami Beach, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 49.47% of the Miami Beach, FL, population. 22.44% of houses and apartments in Miami Beach, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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re: Crime - 3/24/2008: and to add to your comment Ross... in 2007 there were only 2-murders in Miami Beach that happened during memorial day weekend. Also, Miami Dade police is on top with... (read more)Crime: I think that the high scores for Miami Beach are overrated. While we do have our fair share of issues as in any tourist destination, I can reassure you that the Miami... (read more)re: Third World - 4/25/2006: Not sure I get your point Addison... in 2008 Italy offered a baby-bonus to all citizens who had children (due to their low fertility rate). When the Italians discovered... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
| Median Home Age | 40 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $299,100 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -23.30% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 28.34% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 22.44% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 49.47% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $16.74 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.22% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.34% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.94% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.40% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 3.76% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.95% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.61% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 19.71% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 10.21% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 6.53% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 9.48% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 8.91% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.92% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.23% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.45% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7.74% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.63% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 22.64% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 18.43% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.51% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 10.45% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Miami Beach, 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 Beach, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. 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 Beach Crime SperlingViews
re: Crime - 3/24/2008: and to add to your comment Ross... in 2007 there were only 2-murders in Miami Beach that happened during memorial day weekend. Also, Miami Dade police is on top with... (read more)Crime: I think that the high scores for Miami Beach are overrated. While we do have our fair share of issues as in any tourist destination, I can reassure you that the Miami... (read more)re: Third World - 4/25/2006: Not sure I get your point Addison... in 2008 Italy offered a baby-bonus to all citizens who had children (due to their low fertility rate). When the Italians discovered... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
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Climate
Miami Beach, FL, gets 47 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 118.
On average, there are 252 sunny days per year in Miami Beach, FL. The July high is around 87 degrees. The January low is 63. 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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Living South of the Border : Although the Winter is great, the cultural activities are advancing and the Dining choices are endless, the traffic can be horrific.
Summer's are great if one has a... (read more)Best Beach in the Country: If you want a hot nightlife, great hotels, restaurants, and the best ocean temp and beach - this is the place for you.
If you are very family oriented and are looking... (read more)Weather in the winter can't be beat: From December - May, weather in Miami Beach can't be beat. Full of sunshine and warm temps allowing you to be outside nearly every... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
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Education
Miami Beach, FL, schools spend $5,755 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 623 students per librarian, and 370 children per counselor in Miami Beach, FL schools.
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re: richbank - 5/20/2006: ...and only getting better and better all the... (read more)re: South Beach ex-fan - 4/25/2006: Holy Tree Hugger Mac! I think its time you realized we're in 2008... or find a dictionary to rediscover the meaning of... (read more)richbank: Miami Beach is a microcosm of America's immigration problem. It is a ppowerful magnet that attracts a broad swath of immigrants to a vibrant and dynamic area. Like... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Miami Beach, FL, takes 28 minutes. 58% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 12% take mass transit and 5% work from home.
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Living South of the Border : Although the Winter is great, the cultural activities are advancing and the Dining choices are endless, the traffic can be horrific.
Summer's are great if one has a... (read more)Best Beach in the Country: If you want a hot nightlife, great hotels, restaurants, and the best ocean temp and beach - this is the place for you.
If you are very family oriented and are looking... (read more)Weather in the winter can't be beat: From December - May, weather in Miami Beach can't be beat. Full of sunshine and warm temps allowing you to be outside nearly every... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach 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 Beach, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Miami Beach, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Miami Beach, FL cost of living is 309.61.
Miami Beach Cost of Living SperlingViews
re: Crime - 3/24/2008: and to add to your comment Ross... in 2007 there were only 2-murders in Miami Beach that happened during memorial day weekend. Also, Miami Dade police is on top with... (read more)Crime: I think that the high scores for Miami Beach are overrated. While we do have our fair share of issues as in any tourist destination, I can reassure you that the Miami... (read more)re: Third World - 4/25/2006: Not sure I get your point Addison... in 2008 Italy offered a baby-bonus to all citizens who had children (due to their low fertility rate). When the Italians discovered... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
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Religion
39.63% of the people in Miami Beach, 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 Beach, FL are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.28% affilitates with Islam.
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re: richbank - 5/20/2006: ...and only getting better and better all the... (read more)re: South Beach ex-fan - 4/25/2006: Holy Tree Hugger Mac! I think its time you realized we're in 2008... or find a dictionary to rediscover the meaning of... (read more)richbank: Miami Beach is a microcosm of America's immigration problem. It is a ppowerful magnet that attracts a broad swath of immigrants to a vibrant and dynamic area. Like... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach 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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Voting
52.89% of the people in Miami Beach, FL are registered as Democrats. 46.61% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.50%.
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re: Crime - 3/24/2008: and to add to your comment Ross... in 2007 there were only 2-murders in Miami Beach that happened during memorial day weekend. Also, Miami Dade police is on top with... (read more)Crime: I think that the high scores for Miami Beach are overrated. While we do have our fair share of issues as in any tourist destination, I can reassure you that the Miami... (read more)re: Third World - 4/25/2006: Not sure I get your point Addison... in 2008 Italy offered a baby-bonus to all citizens who had children (due to their low fertility rate). When the Italians discovered... (read more)Have an opinion about Miami Beach? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Miami Beach Click Here
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