Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Suburb0
Miami

Surfside

#15 in Best Places to Retire in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Miami, FL
  • 17 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
    View Full Report Card
    Surfside is a suburb of Miami with a population of 5,817. 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
    5,817

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $581,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,215
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Surfside
    Get Rates
    • Get pre-approved for a home loan quickly.
    • Easy online application with $0 in lender fees.
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.

    Surfside Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      85.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      17
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      170.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,497.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      68.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Surfside

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,088
    National
    $55,322
    Search for Jobs in
      Places like Surfside
      More

      Surfside Reviews

      17 reviews
      All Categories
      Surfside is aware of climate change issues and has created a resiliency board to address it. The town does have issues with affordable housing, like most of Miami. The beaches are well taken care of--there's an initiative as part of greater Miami to import sand from another part of Florida to replenish the beaches at Surfside and other locations. There is a big Orthodox Jewish population, as well as Anglo and Hispanic people. There are religious sites nearby Surfside. It is a fairly tight-knit community. There is a K-8 school nearby in Bay Harbor and a kid's park in the residential area. The area is well taken care of. There is a Surfside public party every third Thursday with music and food and malls and stores open.
      Start Your Review of Surfside
      Rate It!
      A cute little town that has everything you could possibly need and then some! From the beach to the shopping, restaurants to community centers, Surfside has something for everyone.
      Surfside is the place to live if you value outdoor activities within walking distance to the beach and services. It’s location makes it a hidden jewel within the hectic City of Miami!