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West Miami, FL


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West Miami, Florida

West Miami, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 6 miles N of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 6 miles W of Miami, Florida. The city is in the Miami area. There are 5,863 residents in West Miami.

The People and Families of West Miami

In West Miami, about 47% of adults are married. The faces of West Miami are those of its large families.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in West Miami.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Miami had a median family income of $39,000.

Political Inclinations

West Miami folks tended to give their money ($4,950) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

West Miami Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in West Miami that were owner-occupied was 68%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in West Miami.

Commuting

In West Miami, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%West Miami Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%West Miami Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of West Miami, FL

Comparing West Miami 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
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population107
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone22
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime36

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