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Miami-Dade County, Florida: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Miami-Dade County was 4.1 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 42% higher than the statewide rate (2.9). The median household earns $71,753 and the unemployment rate was 2.7% in August 2026. Population: about 2,738,356 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Miami-Dade County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 11,223 violent and 65,093 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 4.1 per 1,000 people, is 42% higher than the Florida rate (2.9); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 24.0 per 1,000 residents, compared with 14.4 across Florida. Aggravated assaults make up 69% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 218 homicide deaths a year in the county (8.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Miami-Dade County | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 11,223 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 157 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 889 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 2,387 | 0.88 | 0.39 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 7,791 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 65,093 | 24.0 | 14.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 5,091 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 53,176 | 19.6 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,827 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (33 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Miami-Dade County?
Median household income is $71,753, close to the statewide figure ($74,568). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $463,000, and the median rent is $1,829 a month. 22.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 38,626 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,738,356 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,753 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $463,000 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,829 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 22.8% | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.2% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% | 91.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 13.6% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Miami-Dade County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Miami-Dade County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), hurricanes (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Miami-Dade County: Homestead Air Force Base, Airco Plating Co., Anodyne, Inc. and Continental Cleaners. 10 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Miami-Dade County has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: G93 Control Structure (12 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
40 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 693,784 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Miami-Dade County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 4), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 4 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 25 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 279 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 77 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Miami-Dade County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Miami-Dade County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County has 546 public schools (2024-25) and 394 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 54 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 105 fire or EMS stations and 72 police or sheriff stations. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Oleta River State Park and The Barnacle Historic State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Miami-Dade County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Miami-Dade County: Miccosukee Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Miami-Dade County
Gun shops
42 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Miami-Dade County (41 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 83 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 18 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 305 Guns (Miami Lakes), Aaa Pawnbrokers Of North Miami (North Miami), Andy's Police Supply And Sporting Goods (Miami Lakes), Auto Pawn & Jewelry (Opa Locka), Bird Road Jewelers (Miami), Cash America Pawn (Miami), Dominguez Armory LLC (Miami), El Diamante Jewelry And Pawn (Miami) and 33 more.
Liquor stores
235 liquor stores are on the map in Miami-Dade County: 1010 Fine Wine & Spirits LLC (Miami), 123 Liquors (Miami Beach), 710 Liquors (Miami Beach), 79 St Liquor (Miami), A 5 Liquors (Miami), A+ Liquor Store (Miami), ABC Liquors # 212 (Miami), ABC Liquors #54 (Doral) and 227 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Miami-Dade County: Planned Parenthood Of Florida, Inc. (Miami).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County averaged 11,223 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.1 per 1,000 residents, 42% higher than the Florida rate (2.9). The property-crime rate was 24.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Miami-Dade County?
$71,753 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $74,568 for Florida and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Miami-Dade County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 38,626 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Miami-Dade County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Miami-Dade County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), hurricanes (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Miami-Dade County?
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Miami-Dade County: Homestead Air Force Base, Airco Plating Co., Anodyne, Inc. and Continental Cleaners. 10 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Miami-Dade County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Miami-Dade County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How many nursing homes are in Miami-Dade County?
54 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Miami-Dade County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 1,977,129 | 2.6 | $77,633 |
| Collier County | 398,291 | 1.6 | $90,045 |
| Monroe County | 81,860 | 3.1 | $87,738 |
Cities in Miami-Dade County with their own page: Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Homestead, Miami Beach, Kendall, Doral, North Miami, The Hammocks, Fountainebleau, Kendale Lakes, Westchester, Country Club.
More: Florida statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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