The Town FilesMiami Gardens, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 111,640 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $378,500
- Household income
- $63,627
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 87
- Median age
- 39.4
Miami Gardens is a city of 111,640 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $378,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Florida towns, better transit than 89% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 83% of Florida towns.
How Miami Gardens 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 Gardens is worth $378,500, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $63,627, which is more affordable than 18% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,787 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miami Gardens | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,787 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $63,627 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Miami Gardens
| People | Miami Gardens | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 38.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Miami Gardens
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.0°F. About 68.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
87 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami Gardens 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 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1984.
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 Gardens itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Miami Gardens
23 public schools with 7,259 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 807 | 16.8 |
| CHARLES DAVID WYCHE JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 569 | 16.3 |
| LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 467 | 17.3 |
| NORTH GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 432 | 48.0 |
| EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS (charter) | K-8 | 424 | 30.3 |
| NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 395 | 18.8 |
| BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 393 | 15.7 |
| CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 378 | 15.8 |
| NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES | K-5 | 320 | 13.9 |
| NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 309 | 16.3 |
| CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 301 | 25.1 |
| DR. FREDERICA S. WILSON/SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 293 | 19.5 |
Towns near Miami Gardens
- Opa-locka, FL3.5 mi · 16,463 people · home $295,800
- Ives Estates, FL3.9 mi · 25,005 people · home $294,700
- Country Club, FL4.1 mi · 49,967 people · home $378,600
- West Park, FL4.4 mi · 15,130 people · home $340,600
- Ojus, FL4.5 mi · 19,673 people · home $337,500
- Westview, FL4.6 mi · 9,923 people · home $379,400
- Pembroke Park, FL4.8 mi · 6,260 people · home $105,300
- North Miami Beach, FL5.0 mi · 43,676 people · home $366,700
Miami Gardens questions
Is Miami Gardens, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miami Gardens scores better for retirees than 6% of Florida towns and quieter than 8%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Miami Gardens?
The median owner-occupied home in Miami Gardens is valued at $378,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,627, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,787 a month.
What is the weather like in Miami Gardens?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Miami Gardens get tornadoes?
87 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miami Gardens 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)