Richmond West, FL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Miami-Dade County · Florida
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Richmond West based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
35,988
2023 ACS
Median Income
$96,282
2023
Median Home Value
$448,900
2023
Median Rent
$2,374
2023
Median Age
41.4
Unemployment
3.5%
Cost of Living Index
173.6
100 = national avg
Richmond West is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with a population of 35,988 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Richmond West is one of the communities in Florida.
The median household income in Richmond West is $96,282, and the median home value is $448,900. The cost of living index is 173.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,374 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 41.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
35,988
Male
17,741
49.3%
Female
18,247
50.7%
Median Age
41.4
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
22.0%
High School or Higher
43.5%
Foreign Born
50.2%
Veterans
2.4%
Married
45.0%
Avg Household Size
3.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.031
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Two or More
42.9%
Foreign Born
50.2%
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
79.5%
28,621 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
20.5%
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+)
34,348
English Only
18.6%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
26,728 speakers
Limited English
30.3%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
69.7%
Limited English Proficiency
30.3%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
864
2.4% of population
Disability Rate
51.2%
442 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$37,617
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
767
88.8%
Female Veterans
97
11.2%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$37,617
Non-Veteran Income
$34,754
Difference
$2,863
8.2% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
442
Without Disability
422
Disability Rate
51.2%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
6,212
#1 Ancestry
West Indian
4.4% (1,582)
#2 Ancestry
American
4.3% (1,563)
#3 Ancestry
Jamaican
2.0% (728)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
10,592
Family Households
9,383
88.6%
Married Couples
6,433
60.7%
Non-Family Households
1,209
11.4%
Single Mother Households
2,197
20.7%
Single Father Households
753
7.1%
Living Alone
915
8.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
6,786
In Married Couple
4,461
65.7%
With Single Mother
1,979
29.2%
With Single Father
346
5.1%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$92,756
Married Couple Income
$112,125
Single Mother Income
$64,525
Single Father Income
$65,940
Avg Family Size
3.4
Avg Non-Family Size
3.4
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
2,234
Grandparents Responsible
89
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$96,282
+31% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,060
-8% vs national
Poverty Rate
10.3%
-24% vs national
Gini Index
0.3815
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.5%
-33% vs national
SNAP Recipients
19.6%
of households
How Richmond West Compares
Richmond West vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Richmond West is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Richmond West, FL has a median household income of $96,282, making it the 5,411th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher median household income than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Richmond West, FL has a per capita income of $34,060, making it the 13,108th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher per capita income than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Richmond West, FL has a poverty rate of 10.3%, making it the 16,351st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher poverty rate than 48% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Richmond West, FL has a unemployment rate of 3.5%, making it the 16,093rd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher unemployment rate than 48% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Richmond West. The median household income here is $96,282.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
-29% vs FL avg
Labor Force
18,446
Employed
17,802
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
43.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
41.4
Work from Home
10.6%
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
173.6
100 = national avg
+73.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$76,386
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$180,549
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 Richmond West, FL is $96,282, which is 31.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,060. The poverty rate of 10.3% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3815, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 18,446. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 76.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 173.6, which is 73.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 242.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $76,386 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$534,000
Median List Price
$612,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$338
Days on Market
99
Active Inventory
115
Months of Supply
5.8
Balanced market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
10.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
16.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.5%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
20
New Listings
38
Pending Sales
25
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$338
Median List $/SF
$377
Richmond West vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Richmond West is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Richmond West, FL has a median home value of $448,900, making it the 3,697th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher median home value than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Richmond West, FL has a median rent of $2,374, making it the 799th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher median rent than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Richmond West, FL has a price per square foot of $338, making it the 2,785th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher price per square foot than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Richmond West, FL has a rent burden of 29.6%, making it the 1,357th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Richmond West has a higher rent burden than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$448,900
Median Rent
$2,374
Total Housing Units
10,728
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
Owner Occupied
82.7%
Renter Occupied
17.3%
Median Property Tax
$3,512
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,803
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,512
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.78%
of home value
Median Home Value
$448,900
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,923
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,512) by the median home value ($448,900). In Richmond 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 Richmond West, FL is $534,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 99 days on the market. 10.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $338. The median rent is $2,374 per month (Census ACS). About 82.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1996. There are 10,728 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,512. The effective tax rate is 0.78%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Richmond 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
$91.1M
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 | $6K |
| 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 | $7.5M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $438.7M | $57.2M |
| 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 | $18.1M |
| 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.
Richmond 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. $91,056,270 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
28.4%
7.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.2%
10.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
26.3%
15.7pp 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
34.8%
Arthritis
18.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.4%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
27.4%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
7.0%
Richmond West has an obesity rate of 28.4%, which is 7.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.2%, 10.3pp below the national average. About 26.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Homestead Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| South Miami Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
76.8%
-2% vs national
Public Transit
0.7%
-22% vs national
Work From Home
10.6%
+14% vs national
Carpool
9.9%
Walk / Bike
0.4%
combined
How Richmond West's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Richmond West, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 76.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.6% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 9.9% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
89.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
75.0%
of households
No Internet
1.3%
of households
Total Households
10,592
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.6%
of households
Smartphone
94.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
89.0%
of households
Tablet
74.6%
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).
Richmond 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
89.4% of households in Richmond West have broadband internet access. 75.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.3% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Richmond West is located in Miami-Dade County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Richmond 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
21
Total Population
813,168
Avg Median Income
-$31,663,504
Avg Home Value
-$31,279,160
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33030 | 35,957 | $43,231 | $382,200 | $1,307 | 17.6 |
| 33031 | 7,795 | $107,460 | $467,100 | $1,816 | 22.2 |
| 33032 | 62,021 | $74,995 | $374,700 | $1,626 | 18.2 |
| 33033 | 69,075 | $66,662 | $364,700 | $1,648 | 22.3 |
| 33039 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 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 |
| 33170 | 14,763 | $68,953 | $426,200 | $1,511 | 12.4 |
| 33173 | 32,042 | $83,053 | $460,500 | $1,935 | 5.5 |
| 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 |
| 33183 | 33,811 | $67,741 | $372,000 | $1,880 | 5.5 |
| 33185 | 29,124 | $107,146 | $496,700 | $2,769 | 6.9 |
| 33186 | 67,597 | $86,481 | $422,300 | $2,021 | 12.4 |
| 33189 | 24,627 | $66,487 | $409,500 | $1,539 | 5.1 |
| 33190 | 17,280 | $75,876 | $371,200 | $1,777 | 2.0 |
| 33193 | 46,519 | $74,646 | $422,600 | $1,789 | 7.6 |
| 33196 | 53,846 | $93,370 | $457,300 | $2,114 | 52.2 |
Richmond West, FL has 21 ZIP codes with a combined population of 813,168. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$31,663,504. The average median home value is -$31,279,160. The average median monthly rent is -$31,744,215.
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