How are homes heated in Palmetto Estates, FL?

Name: Heating fuel in Palmetto Estates, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Palmetto Estates, used by 86.5% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.3% heat with utility gas.

1.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 9.3% (±7.1 points)
Electricity: 86.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.1%

Heating fuel in Palmetto Estates

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Palmetto Estates	Miami-Dade County	Florida	United States
Utility gas	9.3% (±7.1 points)	3.1%	5.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.1% (±1.1 points)	0.2%	0.1%	3.9%
Electricity	86.5% (±6.4 points)	91.0%	90.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.2% (±0.4 points)	0.5%	0.9%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.3% (±0.5 points)	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.6% (±1.6 points)	4.9%	2.4%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Palmetto Estates, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (0.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Palmetto Estates, the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (91.0%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (90.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Palmetto Estates

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Palmetto Estates
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Palmetto Estates	—	86.5% (±6.4 points)	—
Richmond Heights	1.0 mi	85.9% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
West Perrine	1.2 mi	88.7% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Palmetto Bay	2.6 mi	87.5% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Three Lakes	2.8 mi	90.8% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
South Miami Heights	2.9 mi	94.2% (±1.7 points)	Higher
Kendall	3.3 mi	90.8% (±1.2 points)	Not measurably different
Cutler Bay	3.6 mi	88.2% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
The Crossings	4.1 mi	89.4% (±2.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Miami Heights, FL (94.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Miami-Dade County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Virginia Gardens	1.9% (±2.7 points)
2 (tie)	Coral Terrace	1.1% (±1.4 points)
2 (tie)	Palmetto Estates	1.1% (±1.1 points)
4 (tie)	Aventura	1.0% (±0.5 points)
4 (tie)	Sunny Isles Beach	1.0% (±0.8 points)
4 (tie)	West Miami	1.0% (±1.2 points)
7	Miami Lakes	0.9% (±1.4 points)
8	Westchester	0.8% (±0.7 points)
9 (tie)	Princeton	0.7% (±0.7 points)

Showing 9 of 70 places in Miami-Dade County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Palmetto Estates is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

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 Palmetto Estates

What is the most common way to heat a home in Palmetto Estates?

Electricity is the most common heating fuel in Palmetto Estates, used by 86.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Palmetto Estates heat with oil?

1.1% (±1.1 points) of occupied homes in Palmetto Estates use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Palmetto Estates have electric heat?

86.5% (±6.4 points) of occupied homes in Palmetto Estates heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmetto Estates CDP, Florida

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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