How many renters in Miami Beach, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.5% (±4.1 points) of renting households in Miami Beach, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.5% (±4.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.8% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.7% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Miami Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±1.7 points) | 6.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±1.9 points) | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±2.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±2.2 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.8% (±3.5 points) | 55.0% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Miami Beach against Miami-Dade County, its state and the nation
| Miami Beach | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.5% (±4.1 points) | 64.5% (±0.9 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.8% (±3.5 points) | 55.0% (±0.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.7% (±2.5 points) | 38.2% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,148 (±$5,581) | $53,660 (±$1,055) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,826 (±$36) | $1,829 (±$10) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Miami Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (64.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach ranks 54 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 382 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Miami Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | — | 60.5% (±4.1 points) | — |
| North Bay Village | 2.7 mi | 61.3% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Portal | 4.3 mi | 27.1% (±52.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Shores | 4.3 mi | 56.1% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miami | 4.5 mi | 62.9% (±1.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Surfside | 4.9 mi | 78.6% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Biscayne Park | 5.3 mi | 51.9% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 5.4 mi | 79.0% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownsville | 5.8 mi | 65.4% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Miami-Dade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 48 (tie) | Princeton | 63.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 48 (tie) | South Miami Heights | 63.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 50 | Miami | 62.9% (±1.5 points) |
| 51 | Naranja | 61.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 52 | North Bay Village | 61.3% (±13.2 points) |
| 53 | Kendall | 60.7% (±5.7 points) |
| 54 | Miami Beach | 60.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 55 | West Little River | 60.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 56 | Pinecrest | 59.9% (±13.7 points) |
| 57 | Glenvar Heights | 59.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 58 | West Perrine | 58.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 59 | Pinewood | 57.0% (±11.8 points) |
| 60 | Coral Terrace | 56.7% (±10.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Miami-Dade County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Miami Beach
Are renters in Miami Beach rent-burdened?
60.5% of renting households in Miami Beach pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Miami Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Miami Beach, FL spends 35.7% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami Beach city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami Beach city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami Beach city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Miami Beach city, Florida (place:45025, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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