The Town FilesMiami Beach, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 82,890 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $556,700
- Household income
- $72,856
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 54
- Median age
- 42.9
Miami Beach is a city of 82,890 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $556,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Florida towns, hipper than 100% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 99% of Florida towns.
How Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach is worth $556,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 7.6 times the median household income of $72,856, which is more affordable than 6% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,826 a month. 40.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miami Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $556,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,826 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $72,856 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 40.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 21.2% | — |
Who lives in Miami Beach
| People | Miami Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 52.9% | — |
| Work from home | 23.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Miami Beach
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 61.2°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 3.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 123 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 23, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 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 Miami Beach itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Miami Beach
6 public schools with 5,751 students, about 20.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,168 | 25.5 |
| NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 928 | 17.8 |
| MIAMI BEACH NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 863 | 23.3 |
| MIAMI BEACH FEINBERG/FISHER K-8 | PK-8 | 794 | 16.5 |
| BISCAYNE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 538 | 16.8 |
| MIAMI BEACH SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 460 | 15.3 |
Towns near Miami Beach
- North Bay Village, FL2.7 mi · 8,159 people · home $464,200
- Miami Shores, FL4.3 mi · 11,567 people · home $864,400
- Miami, FL4.5 mi · 442,241 people · home $518,100
- Surfside, FL4.9 mi · 5,689 people · home $881,700
- Biscayne Park, FL5.3 mi · 3,117 people · home $674,300
- Bay Harbor Islands, FL5.4 mi · 5,922 people · home $653,500
- Brownsville, FL5.8 mi · 16,583 people · home $325,200
- Pinewood, FL5.9 mi · 17,246 people · home $372,400
Miami Beach questions
Is Miami Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miami Beach scores better for retirees than 17% of Florida towns and quieter than 8%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Miami Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Miami Beach is valued at $556,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,856, so homes cost about 7.6 times income. Median rent is $1,826 a month.
What is the weather like in Miami Beach?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 61.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Miami Beach get tornadoes?
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami Beach 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)