Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Golden Beach, FL Area Guide
Delight in upscale living on the Atlantic coast
Upscale
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Luxurious
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Coastal
Golden Beach is one of Florida's most exclusive oceanfront municipalities, a small incorporated town positioned directly on the Atlantic Coast between Hallandale Beach to the north and Sunny Isles Beach to the south, in Miami-Dade County. Despite its compact footprint, the town carries a distinct identity rooted in coastal privacy, low density, and direct beach access that sets it apart from the larger, denser communities surrounding it. The town has no commercial districts of its own, which keeps the atmosphere quiet and residential in character. Aventura, just minutes away, provides major retail, dining, and employment options, including Aventura Mall and a growing healthcare corridor anchored by Aventura Hospital. The housing stock in Golden Beach is almost entirely composed of single-family oceanfront and intracoastal homes, which means renters looking for apartment communities will typically find more options in neighboring Sunny Isles Beach or Hallandale Beach, where high-rise and mid-rise apartment communities are plentiful along the coastline. Golden Beach itself is governed as an independent town with its own police force, which contributes to its notably low-traffic, residential feel. Florida International University and Barry University are both accessible within a reasonable drive south, serving those connected to higher education. Life here revolves around the water, the beach, and the surrounding South Florida region's broader cultural and economic energy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$237,113
Average: $222,127
Education
585
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
519
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Golden Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Greynolds Park
- Oleta River State Park
- West Lake Park/Anne Kolb Nature Center
- Arch Creek Park & Nature Center
- Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
Airports
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
- Miami International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.