The Town FilesNorth Miami, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 60,191 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $365,000
- Household income
- $57,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 77
- Median age
- 38.3
North Miami is a city of 60,191 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $365,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Florida towns, better transit than 95% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 92% of Florida towns.
How North Miami 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 is worth $365,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $57,188, which is more affordable than 13% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,702 a month. 43.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Miami | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,702 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $57,188 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 43.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in North Miami
| People | North Miami | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 1.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 54.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in North Miami
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
77 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Miami since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 1.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 143 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 21, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 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 North Miami itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in North Miami
10 public schools with 7,367 students, about 20.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,722 | 20.5 |
| DAVID LAWRENCE JR. K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 1,276 | 18.2 |
| NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 797 | 17.7 |
| MATER ACADEMY BAY BISCAYNE NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (charter) | K-5 | 691 | — |
| W. J. BRYAN ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 624 | 18.4 |
| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 540 | 15.9 |
| MAST@FIU | 9-12 | 469 | 23.5 |
| ARCHCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 458 | 16.4 |
| NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 428 | 14.3 |
| NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 362 | 15.1 |
Towns near North Miami
- Biscayne Park, FL1.5 mi · 3,117 people · home $674,300
- North Miami Beach, FL2.0 mi · 43,676 people · home $366,700
- Bay Harbor Islands, FL2.4 mi · 5,922 people · home $653,500
- Miami Shores, FL2.4 mi · 11,567 people · home $864,400
- Bal Harbour, FL2.9 mi · 3,093 people · home $1,823,500
- Surfside, FL3.1 mi · 5,689 people · home $881,700
- Pinewood, FL3.7 mi · 17,246 people · home $372,400
- Ojus, FL3.7 mi · 19,673 people · home $337,500
North Miami questions
Is North Miami, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Miami scores better for retirees than 4% of Florida towns and quieter than 4%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in North Miami?
The median owner-occupied home in North Miami is valued at $365,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,188, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $1,702 a month.
What is the weather like in North Miami?
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 get tornadoes?
77 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Miami 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)