Kendall West, FL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Miami-Dade County · Florida
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Kendall West based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
35,492
2023 ACS
Median Income
$66,858
2023
Median Home Value
$377,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,755
2023
Median Age
45.1
Unemployment
2.9%
Cost of Living Index
138.1
100 = national avg
Kendall West is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with a population of 35,492 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Kendall West is one of the communities in Florida.
The median household income in Kendall West is $66,858, and the median home value is $377,800. The cost of living index is 138.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,755 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, and the median age is 45.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
35,492
Male
16,893
47.6%
Female
18,599
52.4%
Median Age
45.1
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
23.0%
High School or Higher
41.8%
Foreign Born
68.9%
Veterans
1.1%
Married
44.2%
Avg Household Size
2.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.000
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Two or More
54.1%
Foreign Born
68.9%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
90.6%
32,149 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
34,160
English Only
9.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
29,919 speakers
Limited English
42.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
57.1%
Limited English Proficiency
42.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
406
1.1% of population
Disability Rate
41.1%
167 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$27,339
Unemployment Rate
12.0%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
385
94.8%
Female Veterans
21
5.2%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$27,339
Non-Veteran Income
$32,676
Difference
-$5,337
-16.3% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
167
Without Disability
239
Disability Rate
41.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
2,491
#1 Ancestry
American
2.3% (820)
#2 Ancestry
Italian
1.0% (358)
#3 Ancestry
German
0.6% (210)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
12,836
Family Households
9,846
76.7%
Married Couples
6,264
48.8%
Non-Family Households
2,990
23.3%
Single Mother Households
2,799
21.8%
Single Father Households
783
6.1%
Living Alone
2,427
18.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
5,176
In Married Couple
3,270
63.2%
With Single Mother
1,742
33.7%
With Single Father
164
3.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$69,733
Married Couple Income
$85,321
Single Mother Income
$53,766
Single Father Income
$59,657
Avg Family Size
2.8
Avg Non-Family Size
2.9
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,089
Grandparents Responsible
77
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$66,858
-9% vs national
Per Capita Income
$30,673
-17% vs national
Poverty Rate
13.1%
-4% vs national
Gini Index
0.4106
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
2.9%
-45% vs national
SNAP Recipients
23.3%
of households
How Kendall West Compares
Kendall West vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kendall West is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Kendall West, FL has a median household income of $66,858, making it the 13,468th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher median household income than 52% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Kendall West, FL has a per capita income of $30,673, making it the 16,559th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher per capita income than 41% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Kendall West, FL has a poverty rate of 13.1%, making it the 13,081st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher poverty rate than 58% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Kendall West, FL has a unemployment rate of 2.9%, making it the 18,136th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher unemployment rate than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Kendall West. The median household income here is $66,858.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-42% vs FL avg
Labor Force
19,758
Employed
19,177
Mean Commute
34 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
41.8%
of adults 25+
Median Age
45.1
Work from Home
8.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$104.1K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
138.1
100 = national avg
+38.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,778
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$143,658
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,995
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,436
per month
The median household income in Kendall West, FL is $66,858, which is 8.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,673. The poverty rate of 13.1% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4106, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 19,758. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 34 minutes, with 8.5% working from home. About 80.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 138.1, which is 38.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 188.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,778 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median List Price
$340,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$311
Days on Market
86
Active Inventory
106
Months of Supply
11.8
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
36.4%
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.6%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
9
New Listings
43
Pending Sales
22
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$311
Median List $/SF
$339
Kendall West vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Kendall West is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Kendall West, FL has a median home value of $377,800, making it the 4,925th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher median home value than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Kendall West, FL has a median rent of $1,755, making it the 2,639th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher median rent than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Kendall West, FL has a price per square foot of $311, making it the 3,349th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher price per square foot than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Kendall West, FL has a rent burden of 31.5%, making it the 976th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Kendall West has a higher rent burden than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$377,800
Median Rent
$1,755
Total Housing Units
13,326
Vacancy Rate
3.7%
Owner Occupied
52.5%
Renter Occupied
47.5%
Median Property Tax
$2,957
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,434
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,957
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
of home value
Median Home Value
$377,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,022
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,957) by the median home value ($377,800). In Kendall West, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.78%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Kendall West, FL is $335,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 86 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 11.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $311. The median rent is $1,755 per month (Census ACS). About 52.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1986. There are 13,326 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,957. The effective tax rate is 0.78%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Kendall West. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.6
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
43
Public Assistance
$2.0B
Individual Assistance
$82.0M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
23 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | $2.6M | — |
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Nicole → | Hurricane | Dec 2022 | $189K | — |
| Tropical Storm Nicole → | Tropical Storm | Nov 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | $923K | $3K |
| Tropical Storm Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Elsa → | Severe Storm | Jul 2021 | — | — |
| Surfside Building Collapse → | Other | Jun 2021 | $54.2M | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | $129K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $633.9M | $7.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $438.7M | $51.4M |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Severe Storm(s) | Jul 2012 | $50K | — |
| Tropical Storm Fay → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2008 | $13K | — |
| Tropical Storm Fay → | Severe Storm | Aug 2008 | $1.8M | — |
| Hurricane Wilma → | Hurricane | Oct 2005 | $392.2M | $20.2M |
| Tropical Storm Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $1.9M | — |
Showing 20 of 51 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
62,001
Total Claims Paid
$854,895,303
Avg Claim Payout
$13,788
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
118
Federal Funding
$121,060,645
Properties Protected
180
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
9.15
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 67 | $17,513,777 |
| 205.7: Retrofitting Private Structures - Wind | 22 | $24,650,255 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 7 | $5,569,161 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 5 | $38,331,984 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 3 | $17,151,657 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kendall West has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, coastal flood. The area has had 43 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (23 declarations). 62,001 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,024,407,401 in public assistance recovery funding. $82,005,391 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 118 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
28.8%
7.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.1%
10.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
30.4%
19.8pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.6%
Arthritis
19.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
30.1%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
7.8%
Kendall West has an obesity rate of 28.8%, which is 7.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.1%, 10.4pp below the national average. About 30.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Keralty Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Nicklaus Children'S Hospital | 8.3 mi | Childrens | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
34 min
+43% vs national
Drive Alone
80.4%
+2% vs national
Public Transit
1.6%
+80% vs national
Work From Home
8.5%
-8% vs national
Carpool
7.0%
Walk / Bike
1.5%
combined
How Kendall West's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Kendall West, FL is 34 minutes, which is 43.2% above the national average of 23 minutes. 80.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.5% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. Public transit is used by 1.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.0% of workers carpool. 0.6% commute by bicycle.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
92.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
48.0%
of households
No Internet
6.3%
of households
Total Households
12,836
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.7%
of households
Smartphone
96.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
78.2%
of households
Tablet
64.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.5¢
per kWh
-28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$156
residential
+6% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Kendall West vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
92.3% of households in Kendall West have broadband internet access. 48.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 42.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 12.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Kendall West is located in Miami-Dade County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Kendall West.
Election Overview
Source: Miami-Dade County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
480,355
43.9%
GOP Votes
605,590
55.4%
Total Votes
1,094,093
Margin
R+11.5%
Shift from 2020
R+18.8pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 480,355 | 605,590 | 1,094,093 | 43.9% | 55.4% | R+11.5 |
| 2020 | 617,864 | 532,833 | 1,156,816 | 53.4% | 46.1% | D+7.4 |
| 2016 | 623,006 | 333,666 | 978,670 | 63.7% | 34.1% | D+29.6 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Miami-Dade County recorded 1,094,093 total votes. Republicans won the county with 55.4% of the vote compared to 43.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+11.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+18.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Miami-Dade County has shifted 41.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
22
Total Population
863,366
Avg Median Income
$88,891
Avg Home Value
$510,059
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33143 | 32,167 | $80,924 | $768,900 | $1,823 | 7.8 |
| 33144 | 26,288 | $59,207 | $440,600 | $1,730 | 3.1 |
| 33155 | 43,133 | $79,271 | $505,000 | $1,871 | 7.4 |
| 33156 | 32,708 | $134,720 | $1,063,100 | $1,936 | 13.9 |
| 33157 | 69,605 | $80,364 | $478,300 | $1,493 | 14.9 |
| 33158 | 6,029 | $180,357 | $935,800 | $3,501 | 2.8 |
| 33165 | 50,471 | $84,086 | $476,100 | $1,796 | 7.5 |
| 33172 | 39,465 | $61,733 | $260,200 | $1,926 | 6.4 |
| 33173 | 32,042 | $83,053 | $460,500 | $1,935 | 5.5 |
| 33174 | 35,056 | $59,599 | $379,000 | $1,786 | 3.1 |
| 33175 | 49,611 | $79,711 | $456,600 | $1,943 | 7.9 |
| 33176 | 52,190 | $80,437 | $568,400 | $1,666 | 12.1 |
| 33177 | 58,097 | $77,297 | $399,000 | $2,080 | 12.6 |
| 33178 | 65,515 | $91,338 | $499,300 | $2,609 | 61.1 |
| 33182 | 12,685 | $96,992 | $473,200 | $2,329 | 3.5 |
| 33183 | 33,811 | $67,741 | $372,000 | $1,880 | 5.5 |
| 33184 | 19,618 | $77,443 | $418,200 | $1,926 | 2.5 |
| 33185 | 29,124 | $107,146 | $496,700 | $2,769 | 6.9 |
| 33186 | 67,597 | $86,481 | $422,300 | $2,021 | 12.4 |
| 33193 | 46,519 | $74,646 | $422,600 | $1,789 | 7.6 |
| 33194 | 7,789 | $119,676 | $468,200 | $2,765 | 114.0 |
| 33196 | 53,846 | $93,370 | $457,300 | $2,114 | 52.2 |
Kendall West, FL has 22 ZIP codes with a combined population of 863,366. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $88,891. The average median home value is $510,059. The average median monthly rent is $2,077.
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