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Miami Beach, FL

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Miami Beach, FL

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Demographics

Majority HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 57
Population81,319
Foreign Born26.9%
Population Density10,571people per mi²
Median Age42.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

166/100

66% above national average

C+

The Real Cost of Living in Miami Beach, Florida

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $28k$52k
Comfortable $105k$155k
Luxury $121k+$188k+
Elite (Top 5%) $298k+$461k+
Affordability Ratio

43%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

B+
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean73%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
9
Negative
34

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

3.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5.1mi

Airport

MIA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Miami International

9mi

Post Office

USPS — Miami, FL

11.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 4.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.8 mi
Marina18Nearest 1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range3Nearest 4.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$67k+2.9%
11% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$680k
4% above US avg
College Educated
51.2%
46% above US avg
WFH
20.2%
41% above US avg
Homeownership
38.7%
41% below US avg
Median Home
$542k
92% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.25 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary
0.82 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.43 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+18Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Miami Beach, Florida
Dem Rep
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
B+
GoodIJ Grade B+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season365 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall64.4"
Elevation26 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
F
High Risk

High tactical risk. This location is likely close to major population centers, strategic targets, or sits in a high-disaster corridor. A retreat property and careful exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor4.3 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
F
Poor10,571/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 1079 mi · coast 3.4 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$824.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMiami442k people are 4.3 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMIA9.0 mi away
Distance to State Capital409 miTallahassee, FL
Nearest Prison4.0 mi9 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:47:15.000Z

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