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Golden Beach, FL


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Golden Beach, Florida

Golden Beach, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 3 miles SE of Hollywood, Florida (center to center) and 13 miles N of Miami, Florida. There are an estimated 919 people in the town.

The People and Families of Golden Beach

In Golden Beach, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Golden Beach are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Golden Beach. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Golden Beach had a median family income of $141,557. Golden Beach has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Golden Beach. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Golden Beach, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,250) in Golden Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Golden Beach.

Golden Beach Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Golden Beach is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Golden Beach, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Golden Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGolden Beach Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGolden Beach Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGolden Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGolden Beach Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGolden Beach College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Golden Beach Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Golden Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Golden Beach Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Golden Beach, FL

Comparing Golden Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime810
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