South Miami Heights, Florida

Quick Statistics

South Miami Heights is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, home to about 38,766 people spread across 4.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,046 a year, and a typical home is worth about $407,100. About 29.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.

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38,766
Total Population
▲ up 9% since 2012
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4.91 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$29,046
Median Personal Income
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$407,100
Median Home Value
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29.8%
College Educated
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85.2%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 21.0 points since 2010
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, South Miami Heights ranks number 112 of 955 in population, number 556 in median household income, number 287 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around South Miami Heights typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 55°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near South Miami Heights
# Town Distance Population
1.West Perrine, FL1.8 mi.11,162
2.Goulds, FL1.9 mi.14,425
3.Palmetto Estates, FL2.9 mi.16,129
4.Richmond West, FL3.1 mi.35,593
5.Richmond Heights, FL3.2 mi.9,992
6.Cutler Bay, FL3.3 mi.45,070
7.Princeton, FL3.4 mi.42,625
8.Three Lakes, FL3.9 mi.16,888
Frequently Asked Questions About South Miami Heights

What is the population of South Miami Heights, Florida?
South Miami Heights has a population of about 38,766 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is South Miami Heights, Florida in?
South Miami Heights is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

What is the median home value in South Miami Heights, Florida?
The median home value in South Miami Heights is about $407,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in South Miami Heights, Florida?
The median personal income in South Miami Heights is about $29,046 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near South Miami Heights, Florida?
Since 1950, 41 tornadoes have been recorded in Miami-Dade County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in South Miami Heights, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 55 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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