City safety & data profile

Opa-lockaFL

Opa-locka, FL is a 17K-resident city in Miami-Dade County with a median household income of $37,532.

Miami-Dade County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Opa-locka, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Opa-locka has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $295,800.

Data updated 2026-07-22

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$37,532
Median income
$295,800
Median home
29.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Opa-locka

Opa-locka posts a median household income higher than 1% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 99%
by median income, US cities

Where Opa-locka income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$37,532 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Opa-locka, FL beyond the headline numbers

Opa-locka sits inside Miami-Dade County, Florida, at roughly 25.90°N, -80.25°W. Population 16,565, $37,532 median household income. Median home value $295,800, median rent $1,351. Poverty rate 29.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Opa-locka's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 45.1%, then physical inactivity at 42.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Opa-locka from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,565
Opa-locka
Median Income
$37,532
-45% vs avg
Median Home Value
$295,800
+30% vs avg
Median Age
34.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Miami-Dade County) - Opa-locka's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.7M+7%
Median Income
$71,753+66%
Median Home Value
$463,000+130%
Poverty Rate
14.7%-26%
Unemployment
4.6%-61%

Economics

Economics indicators for Opa-locka, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,351/mo
Poverty Rate
29.7% +109% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 7.9%
Work From Home 6.9%
Public Transit 8.5%

Population

White 12.5%
African American 43%
Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
45.1%
Physical Inactivity
42.8%
High Blood Pressure
41.1%
Obesity
36.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
30.2%
Diabetes
19.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Current Smoking
19%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.6%
Binge Drinking
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 40.8%
Annual Checkup 76.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Stroke
5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Opa-locka, FL? ▼
Opa-locka, FL has a population of 16,565 people, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Opa-locka? ▼
The median household income in Opa-locka, FL is $37,532 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 29.7%.
What is the median home value in Opa-locka? ▼
The median home value in Opa-locka, FL is $295,800. Median rent is $1,351/month.
What are the top health concerns in Opa-locka? ▼
The top health indicators in Opa-locka include Short Sleep Duration (45.1%), Physical Inactivity (42.8%), High Blood Pressure (41.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Opa-locka? ▼
The median age in Opa-locka, FL is 34.8 years. 7.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Opa-locka, FL is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. With a population of 17K and a $37,532 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Safety alerts for the Opa-locka area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Opa-locka's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Miami-Dade County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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