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Surfside

Florida · 5,744 residents · 0.557 sq mi
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Surfside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,542. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $481,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,744
+17%since 2000
from 4,909 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,312 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 8,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+2%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Surfside
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,542
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,927 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,121
+23%since 2000
from $38,375 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services24.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,600
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+84%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(2,589)
Black1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(2,137)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(3,169)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(2,880)
Black0.9%(53)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(2,673)
Asian1.3%(75)
Other1.2%(70)
Diversity Score66.6%(3,826)
Diversity Score
67
+3%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
54.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surfside, Florida?

Surfside, Florida has about 5,744 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surfside, Florida?

The typical household in Surfside, Florida earns about $73,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surfside, Florida expensive?

In Surfside, Florida, the median home is worth about $481,600, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.

How educated are people in Surfside, Florida?

About 44.6% of adults age 25 and over in Surfside, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surfside, Florida?

About 14.3% of people in Surfside, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surfside, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Surfside, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,540 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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