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Surfside
  • Suburb of Miami, FL
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Surfside

#6 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Miami Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Miami, FL
  • 19 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Surfside is a suburb of Miami with a population of 5,665. Surfside is in Miami-Dade County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Surfside offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Surfside there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and retirees live in Surfside and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Surfside are highly rated.
    About Surfside...
    Population
    5,665
    Suburb of
    Miami
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $619,300
    National
    $229,800
    Median Rent
    $1,631
    National
    $1,096
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      35.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      141.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,032.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      106
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Surfside

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,775
    National
    $64,994
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