Population 47,377 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Coral Gables
Household size in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Coral Gables are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Coral Gables skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. The Miami area as a whole looks much the same. The median age has climbed from 40.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Coral Gables, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Coral Gables has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Coral Gables
Renters in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.2% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Coral Gables rent their homes (37.2%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Coral Gables: 19.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Coral Gables is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,401 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,604 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,221 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,644 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,243 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Coral Gables costs $2,644 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,243 a month from 2006–10, an 89% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Coral Gables
Bachelor's degrees in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.2% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.0% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.3% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.1% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Coral Gables is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Coral Gables: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Coral Gables has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Coral Gables
| Period | Coral Gables | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Coral Gables runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Coral Gables compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables | 2.34 | 41.7 | 5.7% | 37.2% | 19.2% | 1970 | $2,644 | 67.1% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| South Miami | 2.62 | 42.3 | 6.4% | 40.1% | 10.5% | 1971 | $2,156 | 62.8% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| Coral Terrace | 2.97 | 46.7 | 13.5% | 39.4% | 8.7% | 1959 | $2,113 | 31.7% | 83.9% | 3.6% |
| West Miami | 2.73 | 41.2 | 11.9% | 49.8% | 7.5% | 1987 | $2,169 | 42.0% | 83.1% | 2.1% |
| Shenandoah | 2.56 | 43.9 | 10.4% | 46.6% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,833 | 46.6% | 85.6% | 3.5% |
| Miami area | 2.80 | 42.8 | 13.2% | 39.5% | 10.9% | 1983 | $2,112 | 37.1% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Glenvar Heights | 2.23 | 43.4 | 8.1% | 53.6% | 8.1% | 1981 | $1,994 | 60.4% | 93.7% | 6.2% |
| Westchester | 2.95 | 47.9 | 14.0% | 33.3% | 6.8% | 1965 | $2,023 | 28.0% | 80.6% | 2.9% |
| Pinecrest | 3.13 | 43.3 | 4.4% | 16.1% | 7.8% | 1973 | $2,766 | 74.4% | 97.9% | 3.2% |
| Sunset | 2.81 | 46.7 | 9.2% | 20.5% | 5.6% | 1969 | $2,323 | 43.5% | 91.2% | 2.1% |
| Virginia Gardens | 2.83 | 44.2 | 12.8% | 44.0% | 4.5% | 1961 | $1,676 | 32.3% | 91.2% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Coral Gables. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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