Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
24%
Surfside
Surfside, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,506
Population
7,892
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Beachfront Miami town boasts a small-town atmosphere with luxurious amenities.
Coastal
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Beachfront
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Quaint
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Family-Friendly
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Tucked between Bal Harbour and Miami Beach along the Atlantic coast, Surfside is a one-square-mile town that somehow fits the beach, the bay, and a genuine sense of community all at once. Life here moves at a slower pace than the buzzing stretches of Miami to the south, with Collins Avenue and A1A connecting residents to boutique shops, laid-back dining, and some of the most pristine shoreline in South Florida. The town's community center keeps things lively year-round, and the sea turtle nesting season along Surfside Beach is a seasonal spectacle that locals genuinely look forward to.
The rental landscape leans toward oceanfront and bay-view condos, with mid-rise and high-rise apartment communities making up most of the housing stock. Studios and one-bedroom options offer a more accessible entry point, while two-bedroom residences tend to reflect the area's upscale coastal setting. Proximity to both Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airports makes commuting and travel remarkably convenient. Originally subdivided in the 1920s by the Tatum Brothers, Surfside has quietly grown into one of Miami-Dade County's most sought-after beachside addresses without losing the small-town character that sets it apart.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,092
Average: $117,566
Education
4,008
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,885
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Surfside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Surfside, FL is $2,896 for a studio, $3,511 for one bedroom, and $5,324 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Surfside has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,511/month
478 Sq Ft
House
$10,364/month
2,155 Sq Ft
Condo
$9,798/month
1,431 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Surfside, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arch Creek Park & Nature Center
- Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
- Oleta River State Park
- Greynolds Park
- Jungle Island
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 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.