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Cost of Living in Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Population 22,437 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,096
Median home value$549,100
Median household income$61,921

The median rent in Sunny Isles Beach, FL is $2,096/month, 26% higher than the Florida median and 48% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $549,100, 65% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $61,921 a year, 17% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 40.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $83,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 8.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,777/mo

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Sunny Isles Beach vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Sunny Isles BeachFloridaU.S.
Median rent$2,096$1,669$1,413
Median home value$549,100$359,000$332,700
Median household income$61,921$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate54.2%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher53.2%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate14.3%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.6%4.8%5.2%
Work from home23.9%15.7%15.1%
Median age47.542.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Sunny Isles Beach, FL?

The median gross rent in Sunny Isles Beach, FL is $2,096 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Sunny Isles Beach, FL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $83,840 a year in gross income.

Is Sunny Isles Beach, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 48% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 8.9 times the median household income.

Other cities in Florida

Jacksonville, FLRent $1,465 · Income $69,872Miami, FLRent $1,758 · Income $62,462Tampa, FLRent $1,701 · Income $75,475Orlando, FLRent $1,747 · Income $72,336St. Petersburg, FLRent $1,663 · Income $75,192Port St. Lucie, FLRent $1,937 · Income $80,648

Cities with a similar cost of living

Perth Amboy, NJRent $1,688 · Income $61,977New Brunswick, NJRent $1,814 · Income $65,810Bell Gardens, CARent $1,694 · Income $62,298El Cajon, CARent $1,856 · Income $67,511College Park, MDRent $1,912 · Income $69,721Banning, CARent $1,650 · Income $61,764

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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