The Town FilesWest Little River, Florida
Community in Miami-Dade County · population 34,128 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $375,300
- Household income
- $56,436
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 77
- Median age
- 41.9
West Little River is a community of 34,128 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $375,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Florida towns, better transit than 95% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 80% of Florida towns.
How West Little River 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 West Little River is worth $375,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.7 times the median household income of $56,436, which is more affordable than 11% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,482 a month. 56.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Little River | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $375,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,482 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $56,436 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in West Little River
| People | West Little River | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 48.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in West Little River
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 59.1°F. About 72.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 91 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 West Little River 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 2.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 152 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 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 West Little River itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Towns near West Little River
- Gladeview, FL1.2 mi · 14,927 people · home $402,600
- Pinewood, FL1.5 mi · 17,246 people · home $372,400
- Westview, FL1.8 mi · 9,923 people · home $379,400
- Brownsville, FL2.5 mi · 16,583 people · home $325,200
- Opa-locka, FL3.2 mi · 16,463 people · home $295,800
- Miami Shores, FL3.7 mi · 11,567 people · home $864,400
- Biscayne Park, FL3.9 mi · 3,117 people · home $674,300
- Miami Springs, FL4.1 mi · 13,859 people · home $560,800
West Little River questions
Is West Little River, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Little River scores better for retirees than 7% of Florida towns and quieter than 10%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in West Little River?
The median owner-occupied home in West Little River is valued at $375,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,436, so homes cost about 6.7 times income. Median rent is $1,482 a month.
What is the weather like in West Little River?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 59.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 72.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does West Little River get tornadoes?
77 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Little River 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)