Miramar Beach 68 Good
Miramar Beach Livability #512 ranked city in Florida#8,929 ranked city in the USARanks better than 69% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Miramar Beach

PROS
  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

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What's it like Living in Miramar Beach?

Miramar Beach, Florida is a smaller city with a population of 8,815 inhabitants. If we look at the most recent Census, Miramar Beach is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. With an average age of 56 years, Miramar Beach residents appear to be older compared to the national average. For seniors and retirees, this city presents itself as a compelling choice. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Miramar Beach, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 23 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Miramar Beach could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Florida if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like amenities, health & safety, education, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Miramar Beach and in the areas around Miramar Beach is a much easier task.

Using data and statistics Miramar Beach has received a livability score of 67 out of 100. This score is ranked in the 69th percentile when compared to all other cities. For each of the livability categories, we can establish that Miramar Beach ranks very well for crime (A+), employment (A-) and housing (B+). Unfortunately for Miramar Beach, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F) and cost of living (D-).

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Miramar Beach has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Assuming that Miramar Beach meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Miramar Beach. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Miramar Beach are simply unattainable. The median home price for Miramar Beach homes is $395,100, which is 136.9% higher than the Florida average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Miramar Beach, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 5.1, which is 50% higher than the Florida average.

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      Miramar Beach transportation information

      Statistic Miramar Beach Florida National
      Average one way commute23min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.0%79.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.7%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.5%2.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.9%1.5%2.8%
      Working from home16.2%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Miramar Beach, FL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).