Surfside, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,566 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$736,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,487 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
7
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 67
Feb 2 0 69
Mar 3 0 72
Apr 3 0 75
May 6 0 79
Jun 10 0 82
Jul 7 0 83
Aug 8 0 84
Sep 9 0 82
Oct 6 0 79
Nov 3 0 74
Dec 2 0 70

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, FL State Senate District 34, FL State House District 106, FL
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Schools

Mater Academy Miami Beach
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Ruth K Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mount Sinai Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
North Shore Medical Center
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Miami International Airport
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
Palm Beach International Airport
56 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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