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Miami, FL

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Miami, FL

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Demographics

Predominantly HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 46
Population446,663
Foreign Born28.6%
Population Density12,408people per mi²
Median Age39.7 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

153/100

53% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Miami, Florida

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $26k$50k
Comfortable $92k$136k
Luxury $107k+$166k+
Elite (Top 5%) $182k+$283k+
Affordability Ratio

44%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean76%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
17
Negative
38

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.5mi

Airport

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

5.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Miami, FL

8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 5.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 2 mi
Marina14Nearest 1.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range3Nearest 2.7 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
$59k+8.3%
21% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$634k
3% below US avg
College Educated
35.6%
2% above US avg
WFH
14.2%
1% below US avg
Homeownership
30.7%
53% below US avg
Median Home
$475k
69% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents157% above state avg
Robbery
0.77 / 1k Residents240% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.55 / 1k Residents104% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary
2.04 / 1k Residents149% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
18.01 / 1k Residents196% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.18 / 1k Residents407% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Miami, Florida
Dem Rep
40%50%60%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 Rainfall60.4"
Elevation16 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
Poor0.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
F
Poor12,408/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Weak14 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 1076 mi · coast 0.1 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$824.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMiami442k people are 0.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMIA5.7 mi away
Distance to State Capital408 miTallahassee, FL
Nearest Prison1.2 mi9 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:46:00.000Z

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