What are the schools like in Naranja, FL?

Naranja is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The district operates 288 elementary schools, 77 middle schools, and 130 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Naranja?

The median household income in Naranja, FL is $46,045 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Naranja, FL?

Naranja has an average high temperature of 76.1°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches.

Naranja, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Naranja, FL affordable or expensive?

Naranja's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Naranja is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $276,200 and the median rent is $1,551 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Naranja, FL?

Naranja has a violent crime rate of 129.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 866.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Naranja, FL a Good Place to Live?

Naranja is a small city of 13,261 in Florida, with a median household income of $46,045 and a 10.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Naranja's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Naranja is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Naranja city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.8

Naranja's overall cost of living index is 111.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Naranja costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Naranja, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$276,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,551	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	27.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,045	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Naranja's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.6 /100k

Property Crime

866.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Naranja is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Naranja, FL	National Avg
School District	MIAMI-DADE	—
Elementary Schools	288	—
Middle Schools	77	—
High Schools	130	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Naranja sees average highs of 76.1°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 66.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Naranja, FL
Average High — January	76.1°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	66.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Naranja, FL	National Avg
Population	13,261	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	34.0%	22.2%
65 and over	7.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Naranja vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naranja, FL affordable or expensive?

Naranja's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Naranja roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $276,200 and median rent is $1,551/month.

What is the crime rate in Naranja, FL?

Naranja's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 866.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Naranja?

Public schools in Naranja are operated by MIAMI-DADE. The district has 288 elementary, 77 middle, and 130 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Naranja, FL a good place to live?

Naranja, FL has a population of 13,261, a median household income of $46,045, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Naranja?

Naranja averages 76.1°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Naranja?

The population of Naranja, Florida is 13,261 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Naranja?

Key numbers for living in Naranja: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $276,200, median household income $46,045, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Naranja side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.