Population 15,134 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Park
Household size in West Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.52 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.42 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.53 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in West Park are large by national standards, averaging 3.53 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.24 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only six of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West Park is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the west.
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 Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in West Park (18.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 49 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Park
Renters in West Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in West Park than nationally: 38.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 28.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, 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 West Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in West Park than nationally: 13.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.5 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 Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in West Park 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only four 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 West Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $995 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,221 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,432 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,987 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$991 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Park costs $1,987 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Miami area ($2,112). Rent has climbed $991 a month since 2006–10, up 100%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 39.6% 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 West Park
Bachelor's degrees in West Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in West Park have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a lower 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 West Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.2% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in West Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. West Park 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 West Park
| Period | West Park | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in West Park: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, 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).
West Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 3.53 | 37.6 | 18.1% | 38.0% | 13.2% | 1963 | $1,987 | 13.6% | 82.7% | 8.5% |
| Pembroke Park | 2.50 | 39.8 | 21.4% | 64.1% | 21.4% | 1978 | $1,600 | 17.5% | 81.3% | 4.5% |
| Ives Estates | 2.95 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 43.2% | 4.9% | 1986 | $2,263 | 36.4% | 92.6% | 6.0% |
| Hollywood | 2.60 | 42.2 | 12.7% | 41.0% | 12.7% | 1970 | $1,827 | 34.0% | 89.6% | 6.4% |
| Ojus | 3.12 | 40.7 | 12.2% | 40.3% | 11.0% | 1977 | $2,235 | 50.3% | 91.0% | 1.7% |
| Hallandale Beach | 2.18 | 47.5 | 13.1% | 45.1% | 26.2% | 1976 | $1,852 | 39.1% | 90.7% | 7.3% |
| Miami Gardens | 3.24 | 39.0 | 20.5% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 1971 | $2,029 | 19.7% | 84.8% | 8.8% |
| Aventura | 2.35 | 47.7 | 8.9% | 36.4% | 31.2% | 1990 | $2,709 | 57.6% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| North Miami Beach | 2.82 | 39.8 | 12.7% | 49.2% | 13.3% | 1971 | $2,030 | 31.8% | 84.4% | 5.2% |
| Golden Beach | 3.14 | 49.8 | 3.2% | 0.0% | 34.5% | 1982 | $2,222 | 74.2% | 96.8% | 2.9% |
| Dania | 2.20 | 45.4 | 6.7% | 65.9% | 14.0% | 1979 | $1,485 | 32.1% | 90.4% | 10.1% |
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 Park. 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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