South Miami is in Miami-Dade County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 12,000 residents, a median age of 38 and a median household income of $75,000. 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 | 12,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 38 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $75,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $800,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $2,800 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 25% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 89°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 75°F |
| Commute to Downtown Miami | 20 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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The beach is 2 minutes from Sunny Isles Beach and 20 from South Miami. South Miami is much the smaller, 12,000 residents against 22,000. If you rent before buying, budget $3,500 in Sunny Isles Beach or $2,800 in South Miami.
Read more about Sunny Isles Beach →South Miami is much the smaller, 12,000 residents against 76,000. The beach is 20 minutes from South Miami and 30 from Doral. Expect to pay around $800,000 in South Miami and $700,000 in Doral at the median.
Read more about Doral →South Miami is much the smaller, 12,000 residents against 24,000. Incomes run $130,000 in Palmetto Bay and $75,000 in South Miami. The drive into downtown Miami is 10 minutes shorter from South Miami.
Read more about Palmetto Bay →The beach is 2 minutes from Surfside and 20 from South Miami. Surfside is much the smaller, 5,700 residents against 12,000. Expect to pay around $1,200,000 in Surfside and $800,000 in South Miami at the median.
Read more about Surfside →Checked against the published source, not estimated