How many renters in West Miami, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
71.2% (±14.4 points) of renting households in West Miami, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 71.2% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.2% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.5% (±15.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Miami
| Share of income spent on rent | West Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±10.0 points) | 6.7% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.7% (±6.8 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.4% (±5.3 points) | 10.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.5% (±5.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±7.4 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.2% (±12.3 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.
West Miami against Miami-Dade County, its state and the nation
| West Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 71.2% (±14.4 points) | 64.5% (±0.9 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.2% (±12.3 points) | 55.0% (±0.8 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.5% (±15.4 points) | 38.2% (±0.6 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,073 (±$13,313) | $53,660 (±$1,055) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,210 (±$140) | $1,829 (±$10) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Miami, 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, West Miami ranks 19 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 148 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 West Miami
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Miami | — | 71.2% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Coral Terrace | 0.9 mi | 56.7% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountainebleau | 3.2 mi | 64.8% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olympia Heights | 3.3 mi | 68.5% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Miami | 3.4 mi | 75.8% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenvar Heights | 3.5 mi | 59.3% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Virginia Gardens | 3.6 mi | 82.4% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester | 3.6 mi | 63.5% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Springs | 4.3 mi | 63.6% (±11.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Ives Estates | 74.1% (±12.0 points) |
| 14 | Opa-locka | 73.4% (±8.7 points) |
| 15 | Richmond West | 73.2% (±18.7 points) |
| 16 | Biscayne Gardens | 72.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 17 | Hialeah Gardens | 72.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 18 | Ojus | 71.7% (±15.1 points) |
| 19 | West Miami | 71.2% (±14.4 points) |
| 20 | North Miami | 70.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 21 | Palmetto Estates | 69.9% (±16.3 points) |
| 22 | Medley | 69.8% (±31.6 points) |
| 23 | The Hammocks | 69.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Aventura | 68.9% (±7.0 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Palmetto Bay | 68.9% (±12.1 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 West Miami
Are renters in West Miami rent-burdened?
71.2% of renting households in West 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 West Miami spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Miami, FL spends 46.5% (±15.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Miami city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Miami city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West 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 West Miami city, Florida (place:76525, 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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