Signals
West Perrine
South Miami Heights
Climate
81 · Top 15%
vs81 · Top 15%
Physical resilience
24 · Bottom 19%
vs24 · Bottom 19%
Housing affordability
51 · Bottom 11%
vs44 · Bottom 7%
Access
96 · Top 30%
vs95 · Top 34%
Economic stability
46 · Bottom 25%
vs53 · Bottom 36%
Measured values
| Metric | West Perrine | South Miami Heights | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,162 | 38,766 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $66,997 | $65,417 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $25,812 | $26,120 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 6,367/sq mi | 7,899/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $411,500 | $407,100 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 | $1,605 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 53.7% | 62.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 19.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 18.1% | 15.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 91°F | 91°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 57°F | 57°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 56.1" | 56.1" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 14 mi | 16 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 37.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 36.6 | 42.8 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
West Perrine
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, cold wave.
South Miami Heights
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane, cold wave.
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