The Town FilesNorth Miami Beach, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 43,676 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $366,700
- Household income
- $63,280
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 74
- Median age
- 39.1
North Miami Beach is a city of 43,676 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $366,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Florida towns, more walkable than 95% of Florida towns, better transit than 94% of Florida towns.
How North 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 North Miami Beach is worth $366,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $63,280, which is more affordable than 19% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,750 a month. 52.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Miami Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,750 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $63,280 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 52.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.6% | — |
Who lives in North Miami Beach
| People | North Miami Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 56.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in North Miami Beach
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
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Miami Beach 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 3.5 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 33 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 North Miami Beach itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in North Miami Beach
12 public schools with 6,807 students, about 20.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,076 | 17.9 |
| JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,043 | 22.2 |
| MADIE IVES K-8 PREPARATORY ACADEMY | PK-8 | 1,019 | 17.6 |
| BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH (charter) | K-8 | 666 | 111.0 |
| LINDA LENTIN K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 652 | 16.3 |
| GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 540 | 16.4 |
| GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN/SABAL PALM | PK-5 | 506 | 16.9 |
| FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 469 | 17.4 |
| C. G. BETHEL HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 350 | 43.8 |
| SPORTS LEADERSHIP ARTS MANAGEMENT CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (NORT (charter) | 9-12 | 257 | 64.3 |
| SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL - NOR (charter) | 6-8 | 229 | 19.1 |
| ACCELERATION ACADEMIES LLC | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near North Miami Beach
- Ojus, FL1.7 mi · 19,673 people · home $337,500
- North Miami, FL2.0 mi · 60,191 people · home $365,000
- Ives Estates, FL2.6 mi · 25,005 people · home $294,700
- Sunny Isles Beach, FL2.7 mi · 22,342 people · home $549,100
- Aventura, FL2.9 mi · 40,242 people · home $451,100
- Biscayne Park, FL3.5 mi · 3,117 people · home $674,300
- West Park, FL3.5 mi · 15,130 people · home $340,600
- Bay Harbor Islands, FL3.5 mi · 5,922 people · home $653,500
North Miami Beach questions
Is North Miami Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Miami Beach scores better for retirees than 8% of Florida towns and quieter than 4%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in North Miami Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in North Miami Beach is valued at $366,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,280, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,750 a month.
What is the weather like in North Miami Beach?
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 North Miami Beach get tornadoes?
74 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North 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)