The Town FilesSouth Miami Heights, Florida
Community in Miami-Dade County · population 36,770 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,100
- Household income
- $65,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 55° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 42.8
South Miami Heights is a community of 36,770 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $407,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 90% of Florida towns, better transit than 84% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 81% of Florida towns.
How South Miami Heights 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 South Miami Heights is worth $407,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $65,417, which is more affordable than 15% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,605 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Miami Heights | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,605 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $65,417 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Miami Heights
| People | South Miami Heights | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 55.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in South Miami Heights
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 54.9°F. About 66.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Miami Heights since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 20, 1973 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 2022.
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 South Miami Heights itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in South Miami Heights
10 public schools with 7,930 students, about 21.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH | 8-12 | 2,235 | 23.3 |
| ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER | 9-12 | 1,786 | 23.2 |
| ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOL PREPARATORY (charter) | K-8 | 1,148 | 16.9 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY (charter) | K-5 | 806 | 21.2 |
| CARIBBEAN K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 734 | 17.1 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (charter) | 6-8 | 517 | 22.5 |
| SOUTH MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 471 | 16.2 |
| SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 194 | 48.5 |
| SECONDARY STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER 803 | 6-12 | 39 | — |
| ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near South Miami Heights
- West Perrine, FL1.8 mi · 10,602 people · home $411,500
- Goulds, FL1.9 mi · 11,446 people · home $481,200
- Palmetto Estates, FL2.9 mi · 13,498 people · home $445,900
- Richmond West, FL3.1 mi · 35,884 people · home $489,100
- Richmond Heights, FL3.2 mi · 8,944 people · home $378,100
- Cutler Bay, FL3.3 mi · 45,425 people · home $472,700
- Princeton, FL3.4 mi · 39,308 people · home $426,900
- Three Lakes, FL3.9 mi · 16,540 people · home $481,300
South Miami Heights questions
Is South Miami Heights, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Miami Heights scores better for retirees than 6% of Florida towns and quieter than 10%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in South Miami Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in South Miami Heights is valued at $407,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,417, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,605 a month.
What is the weather like in South Miami Heights?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 54.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does South Miami Heights get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Miami Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 20, 1973. 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)