Medley

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Medley, FL Area Guide

This Miami suburb works hard and plays hard.

Industrial Commercial Convenient Commuter

Medley is a hardworking Miami-Dade town where the daytime buzz of more than 60,000 workers gives way to a surprisingly laid-back residential pace once the sun dips below the Palmetto Expressway. Founded in 1949 by Sylvester Medley and anchored by a deep industrial legacy, this compact nine-square-mile town sits just four miles from Miami International Airport, putting the energy of greater Miami well within reach. Neighboring Doral and Hialeah bring a full spread of dining, shopping, and entertainment options just minutes away.

After hours, locals decompress with indoor go-kart racing at K1 Speed or head over to Splat Paintball Park for a different kind of after-work outlet. Two Miami Metrorail stations, Palmetto and Okeechobee, connect residents to downtown Miami and beyond without the hassle of driving. The rental landscape here leans practical, with apartment communities offering straightforward layouts that suit those who want proximity to South Florida's commercial corridors without the premium price tags of neighboring cities.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$42,972

Average: $64,041

Education

652

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,188

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 22% of Residents

Under 20

10%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Medley has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
  • Miramar Pineland

Airports

  • Miami International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

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Living in Medley

Highlights

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Sysco Food Services South Florida, Aljoma Lumber Company, Seaboard Marine, K1 Speed, Splat Paintball Park, Palmetto Metrorail Station, Okeechobee Metrorail Station

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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 February 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.