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Population and households in Miramar Beach
Household size in Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Miramar Beach is a place of small households, averaging 2.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 1.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have smaller households.
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 Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.7 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Miramar Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 58.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 38 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Miramar Beach: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Miramar Beach has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Miramar Beach
Renters in Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Miramar Beach is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (48.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 12.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 50.3% of the housing in Miramar Beach, 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. Vacancy is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Miramar Beach is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Miramar Beach has newer homes than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,394 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,380 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,635 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,269 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$875 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Miramar Beach runs $2,269 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $875 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Miramar Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Miramar Beach: 51.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Miramar Beach: 99.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Florida city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Miramar Beach
| Period | Miramar Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Miramar Beach is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Florida overall (4.8%). Unemployment is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Miramar Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Beach | 2.05 | 58.7 | 5.1% | 18.3% | 50.3% | 1998 | $2,269 | 51.2% | 99.1% | 5.7% |
| Destin | 2.30 | 44.1 | 11.0% | 31.2% | 27.2% | 1995 | $2,011 | 47.0% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Santa Rosa Beach | 2.26 | 47.5 | 4.2% | 21.2% | 31.6% | 2008 | $2,258 | 49.3% | 95.8% | 3.7% |
| Niceville | 2.58 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 21.3% | 10.0% | 1990 | $1,828 | 47.1% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| Grayton Beach | 2.37 | 38.8 | 3.9% | 31.3% | 20.5% | 2008 | $1,951 | 43.5% | 98.4% | 1.7% |
| Portland | 2.64 | 41.9 | 3.5% | 12.6% | 10.7% | 2011 | $2,434 | 37.3% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Eglin Afb | 3.02 | 27.1 | 11.7% | 92.8% | 5.9% | 2009 | $2,142 | 45.1% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| Freeport | 2.61 | 39.5 | 9.1% | 21.5% | 11.6% | 2008 | $2,034 | 30.6% | 92.9% | 3.2% |
| Lake Lorraine | 2.34 | 42.9 | 6.3% | 27.6% | 13.7% | 1982 | $1,691 | 47.9% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| Shalimar | 2.35 | 55.3 | 10.5% | 33.5% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,914 | 46.2% | 97.1% | 1.1% |
| Choctaw | 2.51 | 47.7 | 2.8% | 15.8% | 19.9% | 2011 | $2,289 | 42.3% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
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 Miramar Beach. 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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