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Is Tamiami a Good Place to Live? Tamiami, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Tamiami ranks #1083 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #174 of 208 small cities and #66 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #208 of 208) and long commutes (32.7 min, #205 of 208).
Tamiami by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Tamiami's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Tamiami: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Tamiami safe?
What is the cost of living in Tamiami?
Tamiami's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,939/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $482,100.
| Measure | Tamiami | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $482,100#949 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,939/mo#1064 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 6.2x#1068 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 29.7%#1245 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Tamiami safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Tamiami alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Tamiami crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Tamiami?
The median household in Tamiami earns $78,353, 2% above the US figure of $76,827 and 10% above Florida ($71,516). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tamiami | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $76,827 | $78,353#649 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $71,675 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 11.6%#626 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Tamiami?
The median resident of Tamiami is 48.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 35.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #588 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Tamiami | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 48.1 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 35.7%#588 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 71.7% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Tamiami's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Tamiami to describe its public schools. 28.2% of adults are obese and 16.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Tamiami | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 28.2%#277 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 16.5%#1246 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 12.8%#48 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 28.9%#1296 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Tamiami?
The average commute in Tamiami is 32.7 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.9% of workers take transit and 10% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Tamiami scores 14.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #142 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.7°F and winters 70.2°F, with 67.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Tamiami | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 32.7 min#1218 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 11.4%#1128 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 79.3% | 74.1% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 10% | 11.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 14.1#142 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.2 | 61 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 78.2 | 63.2 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 80.6 | 65.6 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 69.8 | 3.4 |
| May | 86.7 | 73.4 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 89.3 | 76.3 | 10.5 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 77.5 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 77.7 | 9.6 |
| Sep | 89 | 76.9 | 10.2 |
| Oct | 85.9 | 74.2 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 81.3 | 68.3 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 78.2 | 64.3 | 2.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami International Airport.
| Measure | Tamiami | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 77.5°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 83.7°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 70.2°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 67.4 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Tamiami?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
| Measure | Tamiami | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.19%#875 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Miami-Dade County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Miami-Dade County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.081% | 89% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0051% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0013% | 61% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.075% | 42% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0021% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Tamiami compare with similar-size cities?
Tamiami is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #174 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 49,752.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #1083 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data | 32.7 min |
| Murray, UTPop. 50,188 | #463 | 58.7 | $90,746 | $1,500/mo | 165 | 20.7 min |
| Lakewood, OHPop. 50,007 | #183 | 64.9 | $68,954 | $1,070/mo | 81 | 22.8 min |
| Covina, CAPop. 49,888 | #676 | 55.5 | $98,671 | $1,931/mo | 285 | 31 min |
| North Bethesda, MDPop. 49,677 | #28 | 72.1 | $129,092 | $2,191/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| Sheboygan, WIPop. 49,645 | #484 | 58.3 | $62,927 | $924/mo | 378 | 17.2 min |
| McLean, VAPop. 49,627 | #20 | 72.6 | $250,001 | $3,422/mo | no data | 28.1 min |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #55 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Tamiami compare with the rest of Florida?
Tamiami ranks #66 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48.3 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 10% above the Florida median.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Gainesville, FLPop. 145,702 | … #62 | 48.6 | $46,195 | $1,296/mo | 634 |
| Westchester, FLPop. 52,032 | #63 | 48.6 | $72,262 | $1,819/mo | no data |
| Town 'n' Country, FLPop. 85,928 | #64 | 48.5 | $73,538 | $1,734/mo | no data |
| Kissimmee, FLPop. 81,479 | #65 | 48.5 | $53,758 | $1,647/mo | 449 |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #66 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #67 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year |
| Tamarac, FLPop. 73,019 | #68 | 47.9 | $61,718 | $1,895/mo | part year |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #69 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year |
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #70 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Tamiami among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Tamiami's score calculated?
Tamiami scores 48.3 out of 100, #1083 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Tamiami. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
37.7 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Tamiami. Similar-size median 52.2.
60.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Tamiami's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
45.6 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Tamiami. Similar-size median 46.7.
52.9 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Tamiami. Similar-size median 47.3.
33.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Tamiami's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
68.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
39.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Tamiami alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Tamiami.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Tamiami.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Tamiami's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Tamiami has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Tamiami
Is Tamiami, FL a good place to live?
Tamiami ranks #1083 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #174 of 208 small cities and #66 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #208 of 208) and long commutes (32.7 min, #205 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Tamiami?
Tamiami's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,939/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $482,100.
Is Tamiami safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Tamiami alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Tamiami crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Tamiami?
The median household in Tamiami earns $78,353, 2% above the US figure of $76,827 and 10% above Florida ($71,516). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Tamiami?
Median rent in Tamiami is $1,939/mo (Census), #1064 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 29.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Tamiami?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Tamiami is $482,100, #949 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Tamiami?
We have too few school records for Tamiami to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Tamiami?
The average commute is 32.7 minutes, #1218 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 11.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Tamiami?
Tamiami averages 77.5°F over the year, 83.7°F in summer and 70.2°F in winter, with 67.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Tamiami walkable?
Tamiami scores 14.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #142 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Tamiami at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Tamiami?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Tamiami?
Tamiami has 49,752 residents. The median resident of Tamiami is 48.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 35.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #588 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Tamiami compare with the rest of Florida?
Tamiami ranks #66 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48.3 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 10% above the Florida median.
What cities are similar in size to Tamiami?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Tamiami's population of 49,752 are Murray, UT (#463 overall), Lakewood, OH (#183 overall), Covina, CA (#676 overall), North Bethesda, MD (#28 overall), and Sheboygan, WI (#484 overall). Tamiami is #1083.