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Sunny Isles Beach

Sunny Isles Beach is in Miami-Dade County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 22,000 residents, a median age of 47 and a median household income of $70,000. 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.

Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Key facts

Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data

PopulationU.S. Census22,000
Median AgeU.S. Census47
Median Household IncomeU.S. Census$70,000
Median Home PricePublic listing data$800,000
Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data$3,500 / month
Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities40% above U.S. average
Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals89°F
Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals77°F
Commute to Downtown Miami25 minutes
Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time2 minutes
CountyMiami-Dade County
Flood riskFEMA flood mapsCheck FEMA map ↗
Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2.9%
Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis114 vs U.S. 100

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Neighborhoods in Sunny Isles Beach

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Schools & jobs in Sunny Isles Beach

School zoning is set by address, not by city. Sources: Florida Department of Education and NCES for schools; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Bureau of Economic Analysis for wages and cost of living.

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Questions people ask about Sunny Isles Beach

The comparisons buyers most often raise, with the figures behind them.

Sunny Isles Beach vs Palmetto Bay

The beach is 2 minutes from Sunny Isles Beach and 25 from Palmetto Bay. Incomes run $130,000 in Palmetto Bay and $70,000 in Sunny Isles Beach. The drive into downtown Miami is 5 minutes shorter from Sunny Isles Beach.

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Sunny Isles Beach vs South Miami

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.

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Sunny Isles Beach vs Aventura

The beach is 2 minutes from Sunny Isles Beach and 10 from Aventura. Sunny Isles Beach is much the smaller, 22,000 residents against 40,000. Expect to pay around $800,000 in Sunny Isles Beach and $600,000 in Aventura at the median.

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Sunny Isles Beach vs Doral

The beach is 2 minutes from Sunny Isles Beach and 30 from Doral. Sunny Isles Beach is much the smaller, 22,000 residents against 76,000. Doral skews younger, a median age of 36 against 47.

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Where these numbers come from

Checked against the published source, not estimated

  • Population, age and household income U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
  • Home prices and rent public listing data, refreshed periodically. Figures move with the market; confirm current numbers before you act on them.
  • School grades Florida Department of Education 2025-26 school grades. School list and enrollment from the National Center for Education Statistics. Zoning is set by address, not by city.
  • Unemployment U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics metropolitan area annual rates
  • Cost of living Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, 2024. 100 is the U.S. average.
  • Flood risk FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Always check the specific address.
  • Temperatures and drive times NOAA climate normals and typical driving estimates