What are the schools like in Surfside, FL?

Surfside 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 Surfside?

The median household income in Surfside, FL is $73,160 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Surfside, FL?

Surfside has an average high temperature of 73.6°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Surfside, FL affordable or expensive?

Surfside's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Surfside is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $699,300 and the median rent is $1,670 per month.

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

Surfside has a violent crime rate of 92.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2177.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Surfside, FL a Good Place to Live?

Surfside is a small town of 5,625 in Florida, with a median household income of $73,160 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Surfside stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Surfside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Surfside 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

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

Metric	Surfside, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$699,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,670	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,160	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Surfside's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.3 /100k

Property Crime

2177.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Surfside, 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	56.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Surfside sees average highs of 73.6°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 65.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Surfside, FL
Average High — January	73.6°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	65.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Surfside, FL	National Avg
Population	5,625	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Indian Creek, FL 1 mi Bay Harbor Islands, FL 1 mi Bal Harbour, FL 1 mi North Bay Village, FL 3 mi North Miami, FL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Surfside

Surfside, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33154

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surfside, FL affordable or expensive?

Surfside's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Surfside roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $699,300 and median rent is $1,670/month.

What is the crime rate in Surfside, FL?

Surfside's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2177.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Surfside?

Public schools in Surfside 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. 56.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Surfside, FL a good place to live?

Surfside, FL has a population of 5,625, a median household income of $73,160, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Surfside?

Surfside averages 73.6°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Surfside?

Surfside, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33154.

What is the population of Surfside?

The population of Surfside, Florida is 5,625 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Surfside?

Key numbers for living in Surfside: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $699,300, median household income $73,160, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Surfside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.