Pinecrest is in Miami-Dade County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 18,000 residents, a median age of 43 and a median household income of $150,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.

Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 18,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 43 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $150,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $1.6M |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $4,000 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 60% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 90°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 75°F |
| Commute to Downtown Miami | 25 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 20 minutes |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2.9% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 114 vs U.S. 100 |
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Key Biscayne is nearer the water, about 5 minutes to the beach against 20. Day to day, Pinecrest runs 60% above the national average and Key Biscayne 120% above the national average. Downtown Miami is about 15 minutes from Key Biscayne and 25 from Pinecrest.
Read more about Key Biscayne →Sunny Isles Beach is nearer the water, about 2 minutes to the beach against 20. Household income differs sharply: $150,000 in Pinecrest, $70,000 in Sunny Isles Beach. Median home price runs $1,600,000 in Pinecrest against $800,000 in Sunny Isles Beach, roughly 100% apart.
Read more about Sunny Isles Beach →Surfside is nearer the water, about 2 minutes to the beach against 20. Pinecrest is far the larger, 18,000 residents to 5,700. Household income differs sharply: $150,000 in Pinecrest, $95,000 in Surfside.
Read more about Surfside →Coral Gables is far the larger, 49,000 residents to 18,000. Downtown Miami is about 12 minutes from Coral Gables and 25 from Pinecrest. Coral Gables is nearer the water, about 15 minutes to the beach against 20.
Read more about Coral Gables →Checked against the published source, not estimated