Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Pinecrest, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,919
Population
17,071
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A tranquil suburban enclave just minutes from Miami
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Suburb
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Coastal
Pinecrest, Florida feels less like a suburb and more like a well-kept secret tucked between Miami and Coral Gables, where wide tree-canopied streets and sprawling lots quietly signal that this is a place people put down real roots. Incorporated as a village in 1996, Pinecrest has maintained a low-density character that stands apart from the dense development spreading across greater Miami-Dade County. The University of Miami sits just a short drive north, giving the area an academic energy that complements its otherwise residential pace.
Pinecrest's neighborhoods range from established enclaves with mature landscaping to newer pockets where modern architecture sits alongside mid-century ranch-style homes. The housing mix leans heavily toward single-family residences, though renters will find apartment communities woven into the village, particularly along its main corridors. Options range from garden-style communities with lush outdoor spaces to townhome rentals that offer more square footage than a typical apartment.
Life here moves at a deliberate pace. Pinecrest Gardens, the village's centerpiece cultural park, hosts the annual Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Arts Festival, drawing artists and visitors from across South Florida each winter. That blend of greenery, civic pride, and proximity to Miami's energy makes Pinecrest a genuinely appealing place to call home.
Explore the City
Wild peacocks are prominent in Pinecrest, and can be seen passing through the residential streets.
Kayakers can explore the many waterways of Chapman Field Park in Pinecrest.
The Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market is held every Saturday in Pinecrest.
Pinecrest Gardens is a fun place to relax and explore the great Florida outdoors.
Bikers can easily hit the roadways in Pinecrest for a leisurely ride.
Evelyn Greer Park is a central hub in Pinecrest, FL.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$158,282
Average: $175,307
Education
8,941
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,686
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pinecrest has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Pinecrest, FL is $1,919 for one bedroom, $2,417 for two bedrooms, and $3,168 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pinecrest has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,919/month
510 Sq Ft
House
$12,798/month
2,941 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,916/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Townhome
$7,315/month
1,986 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pinecrest, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Montgomery Botanical Center
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- Deering Estate
- Matheson Hammock Park and Beach
- Bill Sadowski Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Miami International
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood 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.