Population 20,594 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sunset
Household size in Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.21 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Sunset holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.02 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
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 Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Sunset is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the center.
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 Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Sunset (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Sunset
Renters in Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.5% of households in Sunset rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (34.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, as it has 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 Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Sunset: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 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 Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Sunset is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,450 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,379 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,741 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,323 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$872 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sunset costs $2,323 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $872 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Sunset
Bachelor's degrees in Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Sunset (43.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
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 Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sunset is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Sunset
| Period | Sunset | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sunset has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Sunset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | 2.81 | 46.7 | 9.2% | 20.5% | 5.6% | 1969 | $2,323 | 43.5% | 91.2% | 2.1% |
| Westwood Lakes | 3.08 | 48.9 | 9.1% | 21.9% | 2.9% | 1957 | $2,593 | 27.3% | 79.4% | 6.0% |
| Kendall | 2.69 | 44.3 | 9.4% | 36.9% | 8.0% | 1979 | $2,124 | 49.5% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| 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% |
| University Park | 2.72 | 45.3 | 10.4% | 34.9% | 6.2% | 1975 | $1,968 | 32.4% | 83.7% | 8.7% |
| Kendale Lakes | 2.82 | 49.3 | 11.0% | 29.0% | 5.4% | 1981 | $2,258 | 31.6% | 83.3% | 4.0% |
| The Crossings | 2.74 | 44.1 | 7.2% | 27.5% | 3.2% | 1981 | $2,297 | 43.2% | 93.8% | 2.2% |
| 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% |
| Pinecrest | 3.13 | 43.3 | 4.4% | 16.1% | 7.8% | 1973 | $2,766 | 74.4% | 97.9% | 3.2% |
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 Sunset. 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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