How many renters in Miami, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.9% (±1.5 points) of renting households in Miami, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.9% (±1.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.2% (±1.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.0% (±0.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Miami
| Share of income spent on rent | Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±0.8 points) | 6.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.9% (±0.8 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±0.9 points) | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±0.8 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.2% (±1.3 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 against Miami-Dade County, its state and the nation
| Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.9% (±1.5 points) | 64.5% (±0.9 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.2% (±1.3 points) | 55.0% (±0.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.0% (±0.8 points) | 38.2% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,972 (±$1,951) | $53,660 (±$1,055) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,758 (±$26) | $1,829 (±$10) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Miami, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (64.5%).
It is also higher than in Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Miami-Dade County, Miami ranks 50 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 321 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | — | 62.9% (±1.5 points) | — |
| Brownsville | 3.8 mi | 65.4% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Beach | 4.5 mi | 60.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gladeview | 4.9 mi | 54.0% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Portal | 5.6 mi | 27.1% (±52.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Miami | 5.6 mi | 71.2% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Springs | 5.9 mi | 63.6% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Little River | 5.9 mi | 60.1% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Virginia Gardens | 6.0 mi | 82.4% (±19.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Cutler Bay | 63.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Country Club | 63.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 45 (tie) | Miami Springs | 63.6% (±11.6 points) |
| 47 | Westchester | 63.5% (±6.4 points) |
| 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) |
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
Are renters in Miami rent-burdened?
62.9% of renting households in Miami 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Miami, FL spends 37.0% (±0.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami 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 city, Florida (place:45000, 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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