Miami, Florida
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Miami.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Miami?
For relocators asking how much Miami costs: the housing index sits at 140 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $475,200 and rents near $1,657. Local median income is about $59,390 and unemployment recently ran 2.5% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 30 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 593.1 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 140U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $475,200U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,657U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $59,390U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 2.5%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 30 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 593.1per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 87°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Miami compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 487,014City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $59,390Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year24% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 140ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year40% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $475,200City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year57% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,657City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year23% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 2.5%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 20261.7 pts below U.S. avgU.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 30 min20% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 7873% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 593.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)Near U.S. avg (586.6)U.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 3667.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)19% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 87°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (87°F)U.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 63°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals29.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 57.2 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals73% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 253As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Miami grew 21.5% from 400,779 in 2010 to 487,014 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Miami expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Miami runs 40 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 140 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $475,200 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,657 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Miami?
Budget first around $1,657/month rent or $475,200 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $475,200
- Median rent $1,657/month
- Median household income $59,390
What is the job market like in Miami?
Labor-market context for Miami: unemployment 2.5% and median income $59,390. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 2.5% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $59,390
How long is the typical commute in Miami?
Plan on roughly 30 minutes each way in Miami. Walk Score estimates around 78 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 30 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 78/100
Is Miami safer than similar U.S. cities?
Miami's FBI-derived violent rate (~593.1/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 593.1 per 100k
- Property 3667.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Miami?
Miami's climate profile: 87°F summer peaks, 63°F winter mornings, 57.2" annual rainfall, and 253 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 87°F
- Winter low 63°F
- 57.2 in rain · 253 sunny days
What nearby city comparisons involve Miami?
These curated pair pages put Miami beside another high-intent destination with the same proprietary metrics table.
Relocators eyeing Miami, Florida will find roughly 487,014 residents within city limits. Households here report a median income near $59,390; our housing-derived cost index is about 140 (well above the national housing-cost baseline). Budget for median rents around $1,657 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Subtropical summers, hurricane planning, and no state income tax loom large. With about 57.2 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Commutes average near 30 minutes one-way, with walkability near 78/100. A recent county unemployment reading near 2.5% suggests a relatively tight local labor market. Violent-offense rates near 593.1 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Miami sits in that mid-to-large city band where urban and quieter residential pockets often share one municipal boundary. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Miami with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Nearby & similar cities
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Miami city, 1600000US1245000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Miami-Dade County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00092811 MIAMI BEACH) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10