City safety & data profile

West Little RiverFL

West Little River, FL is a 35K-resident city in Miami-Dade County with a median household income of $56,436.

Miami-Dade County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Little River, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Little River has a population larger than 69% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $375,300.

Data updated 2026-07-22

35K
Population
Top 31%
By size
$56,436
Median income
$375,300
Median home
17.7%
Poverty rate

The read on West Little River

West Little River posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities

Where West Little River income ranks nationally

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

$56,436 Bottom 17% higher than 17% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 West Little River, FL beyond the headline numbers

West Little River sits inside Miami-Dade County, Florida, at roughly 25.86°N, -80.24°W. Population 34,699, $56,436 median household income. Median home value $375,300, median rent $1,482. Poverty rate 17.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Little River's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.7%, then high blood pressure at 39.5%.

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

Population
34,699
West Little River
Median Income
$56,436
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$375,300
+65% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Miami-Dade County) - West Little River'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 West Little River, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
Poverty Rate
17.7% +25% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.3%
Work From Home 6.8%
Public Transit 7.8%

Population

White 11.4%
African American 40.2%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.7%
High Blood Pressure
39.5%
Physical Inactivity
38.6%
Obesity
33.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
29%
Diabetes
18.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Binge Drinking
13%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45%
Annual Checkup 76.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Stroke
4.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West Little River, FL? ▼
West Little River, FL has a population of 34,699 people, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
What is the median household income in West Little River? ▼
The median household income in West Little River, FL is $56,436 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.7%.
What is the median home value in West Little River? ▼
The median home value in West Little River, FL is $375,300. Median rent is $1,482/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Little River? ▼
The top health indicators in West Little River include Short Sleep Duration (42.7%), High Blood Pressure (39.5%), Physical Inactivity (38.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West Little River? ▼
The median age in West Little River, FL is 41.9 years. 18.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Little River, FL is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. With a population of 35K and a $56,436 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the West Little River area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using West Little River'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.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.