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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area market data
How the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 6,391,072
- +4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 2,334,797
- Median household income
- $76,527
- +34.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $443,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,820,583
- Highest market score
- 86
- Funeral homes, #16 of 377 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area has an estimated 6,391,072 people and 2,334,797 households. Population estimates show the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area grew 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area is $76,527, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (82).
Of the business types scored in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, funeral homes (86), landscaping and lawn care companies (74) and fast food and sandwich shops (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #16 of 377 scored metro areas.
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area takes in 3 counties: Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for real estate agents and brokers (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for oil change and quick-lube shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 86 | #16 of 377 | 321 | 1.4 | $1.3M | 188 | 151 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 74 | #42 of 385 | 826 | 3.5 | $4.3M | 148 | 2,293 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #75 of 387 | 2,715 | 11.6 | $3.4M | 111 | 4,527 |
| Gas stations | 67 | #85 of 387 | 2,035 | 8.7 | $2.9M | 123 | 1,203 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 66 | #63 of 290 | 95 | 0.4 | $19.9M | 145 | 125 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #71 of 386 | 743 | 3.2 | $3M | 116 | 513 |
| Pizza | 66 | #86 of 387 | 1,650 | 7.1 | $5.6M | 110 | 4,527 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #102 of 387 | 1,939 | 8.3 | $1.8M | 110 | 4,972 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #104 of 387 | 1,085 | 4.6 | $13.2M | 168 | 1,151 |
| Pet businesses | 59 | #124 of 387 | 2,485 | 10.6 | $884K | 101 | 1,491 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #154 of 384 | 841 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 96 | 725 |
| Roofing and gutters | 54 | #159 of 381 | 952 | 4.1 | $7.3M | 87 | 545 |
| Electricians | 53 | #174 of 383 | 597 | 2.6 | $11.7M | 98 | 2,080 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 53 | #179 of 387 | 3,839 | 16.4 | $3.7M | 110 | 2,455 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #207 of 387 | 3,269 | 14.0 | $2.1M | 88 | 5,263 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #223 of 375 | 662 | 2.8 | $5.4M | 85 | 2,035 |
| Pest control | 46 | #200 of 345 | 451 | 1.9 | $8M | 78 | 644 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 46 | #227 of 387 | 2,674 | 11.5 | $3.4M | 93 | 1,536 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #227 of 387 | 1,720 | 7.4 | $4.1M | 85 | 2,638 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #230 of 387 | 1,456 | 6.2 | $811K | 81 | 1,484 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 44 | #118 of 197 | 129 | 0.6 | $20.9M | 85 | 215 |
| Laundromats | 40 | #241 of 364 | 404 | 1.7 | $11.4M | 91 | 303 |
| Pet stores | 40 | #267 of 382 | 649 | 2.8 | $3.4M | 75 | 253 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #282 of 387 | 2,785 | 11.9 | $3.3M | 80 | 1,762 |
| Car washes and detailing | 39 | #277 of 387 | 858 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 87 | 420 |
| Nail salons | 38 | #321 of 387 | 1,795 | 7.7 | $1.2M | 72 | 495 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 36 | #288 of 387 | 29,733 | 127.3 | $309K | 83 | 11,927 |
| Grocery stores | 36 | #290 of 387 | 1,820 | 7.8 | $7.9M | 85 | 1,304 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #316 of 386 | 1,539 | 6.6 | $1.8M | 73 | 856 |
| Tire shops | 32 | #305 of 386 | 988 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 76 | 438 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #333 of 387 | 18,565 | 79.5 | $495K | 75 | 5,621 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #312 of 387 | 6,197 | 26.5 | $743K | 59 | 2,993 |
| Gyms | 31 | #345 of 387 | 2,182 | 9.3 | $863K | 66 | 900 |
| Home inspectors | 30 | #214 of 243 | 284 | 1.2 | Index only | 49 | 289 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #332 of 387 | 5,211 | 22.3 | $363K | 82 | 2,537 |
| Insurance agencies | 29 | #318 of 387 | 5,785 | 24.8 | $875K | 70 | 4,075 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 29 | #325 of 387 | 9,307 | 39.9 | $495K | 56 | 3,741 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #335 of 387 | 8,958 | 38.4 | $211K | 79 | 3,678 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 28 | #359 of 373 | 1,593 | 6.8 | Index only | 59 | 893 |
| Property management | 28 | #359 of 374 | 1,243 | 5.3 | Index only | 53 | 2,640 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 28 | #365 of 387 | 1,459 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 64 | 944 |
| Dry cleaners | 27 | #249 of 272 | 555 | 2.4 | $8.3M | 53 | 445 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 27 | #331 of 347 | 851 | 3.6 | $2.2M | 55 | 900 |
| Barbershops | 27 | #346 of 387 | 1,883 | 8.1 | $1.2M | 61 | 302 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 27 | #352 of 386 | 1,186 | 5.1 | $2.3M | 73 | 542 |
| Physical therapy | 27 | #353 of 386 | 1,630 | 7.0 | $1.7M | 69 | 1,862 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 27 | #373 of 387 | 4,492 | 19.2 | $419K | 63 | 1,844 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 27 | #381 of 387 | 14,488 | 62.1 | Index only | 46 | 6,493 |
| Real estate | 27 | #382 of 387 | 17,608 | 75.4 | Index only | 48 | 11,918 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 26 | #340 of 381 | 863 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 71 | 673 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #352 of 387 | 2,513 | 10.8 | $1.1M | 60 | 7,526 |
| Hair salons | 24 | #380 of 387 | 7,322 | 31.4 | $296K | 69 | 2,590 |
| Spas and skin care | 24 | #380 of 387 | 5,377 | 23.0 | $404K | 46 | 969 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 23 | #363 of 387 | 27,822 | 119.2 | $97K | 64 | 14,440 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 23 | #373 of 387 | 4,289 | 18.4 | $629K | 64 | 3,439 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #382 of 387 | 16,910 | 72.4 | $128K | 60 | 4,448 |
Household spending in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $1.9B | $809 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $6B | $2,549 | 98 |
| Food away from home | $9.2B | $3,934 | 97 |
| Groceries | $14.3B | $6,143 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $2.2B | $929 | 93 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.2B | $506 | 87 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $1.9B | $807 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $2.7B | $1,155 | 90 |
| Pets | $2.2B | $941 | 104 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $4.6B | $1,973 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $5.1B | $2,169 | 111 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $7B | $2,995 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $3.6B | $1,536 | 109 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $36.4B | $15,591 | 94 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 6,391,072+4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 2,334,797
- Median age
- 42.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 5,067 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,233
- Median household income
- $76,527+34.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,472
- Median home value
- $443,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,820,583
- Daytime population
- 6,365,054Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area at 6,391,072 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 2,334,797 households. Median household income rose 34.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area spend?
Households in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area spend about $36.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $14.3B on groceries and $9.2B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (82).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area are for funeral homes (86), landscaping and lawn care companies (74) and fast food and sandwich shops (69). The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area ranks #16 of 377 scored metro areas for funeral homes.
How does the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area is $76,527 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $443,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for real estate agents and brokers (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for oil change and quick-lube shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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