Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
10%
Over 65
13%
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.
Median Household Income
$42,972
Average: $64,041
Education
652
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,188
Workers Employed
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.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Medley, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Very Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
† 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.