Primary sources for Miami, FL
- Census Bureau profile of Miami, FL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Miami, FL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Miami, FL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Miami, FL
Electricity rates in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL ranks 2 of 139 Florida cities for the share of renter households (69%). Miami, Florida has 446,663 residents in 190,282 households; 91.2% heat with electricity.
Miami on the map
Miami-Dade County, with Miami marked
Housing and heating in Miami
Miami, FL: 115,197 of 219,809 homes were built before 1980 and 75,208 in 2000 or later. Miami, FL has 50,846 detached houses, 132,110 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,633 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Miami, FL
% of homes by decade built, Miami, FL
- 8pre-40
- 940s
- 1450s
- 1060s
- 1270s
- 780s
- 690s
- 1700s
- 1510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Miami, FL
| Miami, FL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL, median year built | 1978 | 1980 | -2 years | 108 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, built before 1980 | 52.4% | 50.7% | +1.7 points | 34 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, built 2000 or later | 34.2% | 22.8% | +11.4 points | 49 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, detached houses | 23.1% | 39.4% | -16.3 points | 133 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 60.1% | 44.4% | +15.7 points | 7 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, mobile homes | 0.7% | 1.4% | -0.7 points | 100 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, renter households | 69.3% | 47.8% | +21.5 points | 2 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, median home value | $475,200 | $425,400 | +$49,800 | 16 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, median gross rent a month | $1,657 | $1,731 | -$74 | 73 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, people per household | 2.30 | 2.74 | -0.44 | 106 of 139 |
Facts about Miami
- Residents of Miami, FL, ACS 2023
- 446,6632 of 139 Florida cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Miami, FL
- $59,390116 of 139 of those cities
- Households in Miami, FL
- 190,2822.35 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Miami, FL
- 30.7%58,481 owners and 131,801 renter households
- Housing units in Miami, FL
- 219,80929,527 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Miami, FL
- 91.2%173,542 of 190,282 homes
- Land area of Miami, FL
- 36.0 sq mi12,408.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Miami, FL
- 2.7% to 3.1%at 1,104 kWh a month over the $59,390 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Miami, FL
- 74NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 16.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Miami, FL
- 1978115,197 of 219,809 homes (52.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Miami, FL
- $475,200$1,657 gross rent a month, 4.18% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Miami
Compare Miami with nearby cities
| City near Miami, FL | Distance from Miami | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL (this page) | 0 mi | 446,663 | $59,390 | 1978 | $475,200 | 74 | 14.2% |
| Miami Beach, FL | 4.5 mi northeast | 81,319 (-365,344) | $67,014 (+$7,624) | 1969 (-9 yr) | $542,000 (+$66,800) | 76 (+2) | 20.2% (+6.0 pts) |
| West Little River, FL | 5.9 mi north | 33,147 (-413,516) | $51,834 (-$7,556) | 1958 (-20 yr) | $293,400 (-$181,800) | 105 (+31) | 7.6% (-6.6 pts) |
| Coral Gables, FL | 7.2 mi southwest | 49,243 (-397,420) | $130,803 (+$71,413) | 1968 (-10 yr) | $1,007,500 (+$532,300) | 78 (+4) | 22.2% (+8.1 pts) |
| Fountainebleau, FL | 8.6 mi west | 56,453 (-390,210) | $65,568 (+$6,178) | 1983 (+5 yr) | $284,600 (-$190,600) | 83 (+9) | 9.3% (-4.9 pts) |
| Hialeah, FL | 8.8 mi northwest | 221,901 (-224,762) | $53,079 (-$6,311) | 1975 (-3 yr) | $359,200 (-$116,000) | 116 (+42) | 12.6% (-1.6 pts) |
Who supplies Miami
Miami-Dade County lists 2 utilities for Miami, FL (446,663 residents): homes pay 12.29 to 13.71 cents per kWh, about $136 to $151 a month at 1,104 kWh, 2.7% to 3.1% of the $59,390 Miami median income. Miami-Dade County page.
Who lives in Miami: income, cars, homes
In Miami, FL, 33,375 households own no vehicle and 64,197 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Miami, FL homes: 50,522 have 3+ bedrooms, 83,725 none or one, median 3.8 rooms. 84,632 residents of Miami, FL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.7. In Miami, FL, 60,609 of 190,282 households earn under $35,000, 52,395 $35,000-$75,000, 44,297 $75,000-$150,000 and 32,981 $150,000 or more. In Miami, FL, 78,479 of 126,234 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 87,410 households moved in since 2018 and 22,489 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Of 237,285 workers in Miami, FL, 33,667 work from home, 146,292 drive alone, 16,471 ride transit and 12,772 walk.
Household income in Miami, FL
| Miami, FL | Value | Rank in Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL, households under $35,000 | 31.9% | 15 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, households $150,000 or more | 17.3% | 58 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, residents below poverty | 19.2% | 13 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, median age | 39.7 | 82 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 23.0% | 137 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, households without a vehicle | 17.5% | 3 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, households with 2+ vehicles | 33.7% | 135 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, workers at home | 14.2% | 53 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, cost-burdened renters | 62.2% | 51 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, moved in since 2018 | 45.9% | 20 of 139 |
| Miami, FL, moved in before 2000 | 11.8% | 87 of 139 |
Outage risk around Miami
Miami, FL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 66 wind and 8 tornado, 16.6 per 100,000 residents of 446,663. Top gust near Miami, FL: 68 knots, 78 mph. Damage near Miami, FL: $1.6M.
Reports within 15 miles of Miami, FL
wind and tornado reports, Miami, FL
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- 5'16
- 5'17
- 1'18
- 6'19
- 15'20
- 5'21
- 5'22
- 8'23
- 8'24
- 7'25
| Miami, FL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL, 2015 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Miami, FL, 2016 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Miami, FL, 2017 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Miami, FL, 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Miami, FL, 2019 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Miami, FL, 2020 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Miami, FL, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Miami, FL, 2022 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Miami, FL, 2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Miami, FL, 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Miami, FL, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Cost of living with electricity in Miami
Miami, FL: 190,282 households at $1,738 a year per home for electricity (Miami-Dade County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $330.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,794 a year per household.
| Group in Miami, FL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Miami, FL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL, all households | 190,282 | $1,738 | $330.7 million | 2.93% |
| Miami, FL, homeowners | 58,481 | $2,134 | $124.8 million | 3.59% |
| Miami, FL, renters | 131,801 | $1,311 | $172.8 million | 2.21% |
Analyst note on Miami
Miami, FL counts 446,663 residents in 190,282 households, on 36.0 square miles. Household income in Miami, FL is $59,390; 58,481 of its 190,282 households own. 173,542 of the 190,282 occupied homes in Miami, FL heat with electricity.
Miami, FL has 219,809 housing units, 29,527 of them vacant or seasonal. Miami, FL ranks 3 of 139 Florida cities for households without a vehicle (17.5%). Miami, FL ranks 7 of 139 Florida cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (60%).
Miami, FL ranks 15 of 139 Florida cities for households earning under $35,000 (31.9%).
ZIP codes in Miami
| ZIP area touching Miami, FL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Miami | Share of Miami's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 33125 (Miami, FL) | 99.8% | 10.9% |
| 33133 (Miami, FL) | 91.9% | 10.6% |
| 33127 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 9.2% |
| 33142 (Miami, FL) | 26.5% | 8.0% |
| 33145 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 7.1% |
| 33126 (Miami, FL) | 39.6% | 5.9% |
| 33135 (Miami, FL) | 99.7% | 5.9% |
| 33137 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 5.6% |
| 33138 (Miami, FL) | 45.8% | 5.4% |
| 33132 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 4.2% |
| 33136 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| 33129 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 3.8% |
| 33149 (Miami, FL) | 26.9% | 3.5% |
| 33150 (Miami, FL) | 33.1% | 3.2% |
| 33134 (Miami, FL) | 21.2% | 3.1% |
| 33130 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 3.0% |
| 33144 (Miami, FL) | 30.5% | 2.6% |
| 33131 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 1.4% |
| 33128 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 1.2% |
| 33101 (Miami, FL) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Miami
Miami: what is the electricity rate?
Miami, FL has no price of its own; its 446,663 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,104 kWh month costs $136 to $151.
Miami: how does it rank among Florida cities?
Miami, FL: rank 2 of 139 by its 446,663 residents, rank 116 of 139 by $59,390 median income.
Miami: how many homes heat with electricity?
Miami, FL: 173,542 of 190,282 occupied homes, 91.2%; Miami-Dade County 91.4%.
Miami: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,104 kWh a month, 2.7% to 3.1% of the $59,390 median income in Miami, FL.
Miami: damaging storms reported nearby?
74 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Miami, FL, 2015 to 2025, 16.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Miami?
Miami, FL: median home built 1978; 115,197 of 219,809 homes (52.4%) predate 1980, 50,846 are detached and 132,110 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Miami, FL households have no car?
33,375 households; 64,197 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Miami, FL?
50,522 of 219,809 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 3.8 rooms.
How many residents of Miami, FL live below the poverty line?
84,632 residents.