West Miami, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
7,077 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,509 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$436,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$690 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,853 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.9% 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 71
Apr 3 0 75
May 5 0 79
Jun 9 0 82
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 8 0 84
Sep 8 0 82
Oct 6 0 79
Nov 3 0 74
Dec 2 0 70

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 66%
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Schools

Sylvania Heights Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Yin Yang Academy
<1 miles, NE
Fairlawn Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Florida Education Institute
<1 miles, E 1 star
Beauty Schools of America-Miami
<1 miles, NW 1 star
International Training Careers
1 miles, W 1 star
La Belle Beauty Academy
1 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

Westchester General Hospital
1 miles, W 2.3 star
Doctors Hospital
3 miles, S 3.2 star
Coral Gables Hospital
3 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Miami International Airport
3 miles, NE 4.1 star
Palm Beach International Airport
65 miles, NE 2.8 star