Population 17,438 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palmetto Estates
Household size in Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.44 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.93 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.94 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.78 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Palmetto Estates are large by national standards, averaging 3.78 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.44, even as the national average fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only two have larger 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 Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Palmetto Estates is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.8, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
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 Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Palmetto Estates (16.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Palmetto Estates has a higher 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 Palmetto Estates
Renters in Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in Palmetto Estates rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 31.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.5 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 Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Palmetto Estates are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Palmetto Estates leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Only 50 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,302 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,312 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,600 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,891 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$588 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Palmetto Estates pays $1,891 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Miami area ($2,112). Rent has climbed $588 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. 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.
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 Palmetto Estates
Bachelor's degrees in Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Palmetto Estates than nationally: 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.9% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.6% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Palmetto Estates never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Palmetto Estates has a lower 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 Palmetto Estates
| Period | Palmetto Estates | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Palmetto Estates is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Palmetto Estates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Estates | 3.78 | 43.0 | 16.8% | 16.3% | 5.1% | 1974 | $1,891 | 27.4% | 83.6% | 4.7% |
| West Perrine | 3.40 | 39.3 | 31.0% | 44.6% | 10.1% | 1977 | $1,620 | 23.0% | 85.5% | 8.3% |
| Richmond Heights | 3.26 | 39.6 | 18.1% | 29.8% | 7.1% | 1971 | $1,784 | 25.9% | 86.2% | 3.0% |
| Perrine | 2.66 | 53.0 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1973 | $1,713 | 26.8% | 80.8% | 8.0% |
| Palmetto Bay | 3.04 | 42.0 | 5.5% | 19.6% | 7.3% | 1978 | $2,321 | 61.3% | 93.7% | 2.7% |
| Three Lakes | 3.17 | 36.3 | 15.9% | 33.7% | 4.7% | 1998 | $2,380 | 39.5% | 90.9% | 3.1% |
| South Miami Heights | 3.30 | 42.7 | 16.8% | 39.4% | 5.1% | 1978 | $1,626 | 18.9% | 81.5% | 6.5% |
| Cutler Bay | 3.15 | 42.2 | 15.5% | 32.0% | 5.6% | 1983 | $2,267 | 34.7% | 88.3% | 5.2% |
| Kendall | 2.69 | 44.3 | 9.4% | 36.9% | 8.0% | 1979 | $2,124 | 49.5% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| Goulds | 3.23 | 41.7 | 25.5% | 47.7% | 6.4% | 1990 | $1,598 | 17.2% | 78.8% | 7.7% |
| Richmond West | 3.38 | 42.9 | 13.6% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 1997 | $2,680 | 32.5% | 86.9% | 3.0% |
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 Palmetto Estates. 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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