Population 39,608 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Flagler
Household size in West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in West Flagler holds 2.82 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Miami area. Only two of Miami's 14 neighborhoods 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 West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, West Flagler 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 44.5, as it has nationally. Only one other Miami neighborhood is 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 West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in West Flagler than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Miami area. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Flagler
Renters in West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.5% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.2% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in West Flagler: 57.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (48.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in West Flagler than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in West Flagler is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest. Only one other Miami neighborhood has 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 West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,000 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $974 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,260 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,626 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$626 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Flagler costs $1,626 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Miami area as a whole ($2,112). Rent has climbed $626 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 West Flagler
Bachelor's degrees in West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.4% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in West Flagler (29.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.5% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.1% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in West Flagler never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 12.0 points from 2006–10, 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 West Flagler
| Period | West Flagler | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in West Flagler has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Miami neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.1 points, as it has nationally.
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).
West Flagler compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Flagler | 2.82 | 45.7 | 13.0% | 57.2% | 7.7% | 1963 | $1,626 | 29.4% | 78.1% | 2.7% |
| Flagami | 2.60 | 45.4 | 12.7% | 61.6% | 6.8% | 1973 | $1,671 | 29.0% | 77.6% | 3.6% |
| Coral Way | 2.40 | 42.7 | 8.0% | 52.1% | 10.2% | 1969 | $2,088 | 54.0% | 90.0% | 3.3% |
| Little Havana | 2.41 | 41.9 | 14.2% | 88.4% | 8.7% | 1969 | $1,496 | 20.2% | 68.6% | 4.9% |
| Italian Village | 2.16 | 41.6 | 6.1% | 41.1% | 18.7% | 1972 | $3,164 | 80.4% | 97.3% | 1.2% |
| North Coconut Grove | 2.34 | 43.7 | 5.7% | 39.1% | 17.1% | 1983 | $2,492 | 76.3% | 97.9% | 4.2% |
| Allapattah | 2.75 | 43.4 | 14.7% | 80.0% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,444 | 16.9% | 68.9% | 7.5% |
| South Coconut Grove | 2.59 | 37.4 | 11.3% | 42.0% | 12.3% | 1970 | $1,698 | 65.8% | 95.6% | 3.0% |
| Overtown | 2.22 | 37.2 | 14.0% | 89.6% | 10.2% | 1993 | $1,473 | 32.6% | 81.0% | 12.8% |
| Riviera | 2.28 | 29.5 | 5.3% | 29.6% | 41.0% | 1975 | $2,827 | 48.1% | 94.3% | 9.2% |
| Downtown Miami | 1.86 | 37.8 | 5.0% | 68.4% | 22.0% | 2003 | $2,721 | 67.9% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
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 West Flagler. 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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