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Miami, AZ


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Miami, Arizona

Miami, Arizona, in Gila county, is 53 miles E of Gilbert, Arizona (center to center) and 55 miles E of Mesa, Arizona. The town contains a population of approximately 1,936.

The People and Families of Miami

In Miami, about 47% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Miami. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miami had a median family income of $30,625.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Miami.

Miami Housing

Miami has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Miami the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Miami, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

Of Note

High Points

Miami strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Miami Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Miami Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Miami Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Miami, AZ

Comparing Miami to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Racial Diversity107
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime26
Low Violent Crime12
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