What are the schools like in Tamiami, FL?

Tamiami 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 Tamiami?

The median household income in Tamiami, FL is $72,645 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Tamiami, FL?

Tamiami has an average high temperature of 76.5°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Tamiami, FL affordable or expensive?

Tamiami's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tamiami is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $414,400 and the median rent is $1,848 per month.

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

Tamiami 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 Tamiami, FL a Good Place to Live?

Tamiami is a mid-sized city of 52,851 in Florida, with a median household income of $72,645 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Tamiami stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Tamiami 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

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

Metric	Tamiami, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$414,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,848	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,645	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tamiami'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

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

Metric	Tamiami, 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	34.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tamiami sees average highs of 76.5°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 69.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tamiami, FL
Average High — January	76.5°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	69.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tamiami, FL	National Avg
Population	52,851	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	41.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sweetwater, FL 2 mi Westwood Lakes, FL 3 mi Westchester, FL 3 mi Kendale Lakes, FL 3 mi Fountainebleau, FL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Tamiami

Tamiami, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

33175 33184 33182

Tamiami vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamiami, FL affordable or expensive?

Tamiami's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tamiami roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $414,400 and median rent is $1,848/month.

What is the crime rate in Tamiami, FL?

Tamiami'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 Tamiami?

Public schools in Tamiami 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. 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tamiami, FL a good place to live?

Tamiami, FL has a population of 52,851, a median household income of $72,645, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Tamiami?

Tamiami averages 76.5°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tamiami?

Tamiami, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 33175, 33184, 33182.

What is the population of Tamiami?

The population of Tamiami, Florida is 52,851 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tamiami?

Key numbers for living in Tamiami: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $414,400, median household income $72,645, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tamiami side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.