49 Palm Ave
B
Overall2.4kPopulation

49 Palm Ave

Miami Beach, FL 33139

ReloMaps Score7/10
B
Housing2/10
Unaffordable: 7.7x income
Population Density5/10
Urban: 3,945/sq mi
Air8/10
Great: 48 AQI
Humidity2/10
Sweaty: 74°F dew pt
Healthcare9/10
Excellent
Stability9/10
Stable
Cost1/10
Expensive: 387 index
Economic Opportunity10/10
Strong: $190k median
Job Market9/10
Strong: 2.4% unemployment
Wealth Floor10/10
Great
Taxes6/10
Moderate: 9.1% burden
Crime & Safety7/10
Safe
Traffic6/10
Safe
Education5/10
Average
Degreed10/10
High: 83% degreed
Homesteading4/10
Workable
Water9/10
Clean
National Disaster1/10
High-Risk
Power Grid10/10
Reliable: ~67 min/yr

Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Census Tract Demographics
Population2,435
Foreign Born12.2%
Population Density3,945people per mi²
Median Age51.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this area has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown (Census Tract)
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

What does this tell us?

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. This reflects the property and its immediate surrounding area.

Cost of Living

387/100

287% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Miami Beach, FL

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $56k$105k
Comfortable $282k$415k
Luxury $343k+$531k+
Elite (Top 5%) $732k+$1.1M+
Affordability Ratio

46%

The Area Signal

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean77%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
9
Poor
4
Negative
21

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.1mi

Airport

MIA — Miami International

8.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Miami Beach, FL

1.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

7 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf13Nearest 2.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 6.1 mi
Marina19Nearest 0.9 mi
Winery0Nearest 10.4 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 12.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A+
Elite

An elite concentration of wealth — high incomes, strong home values, advanced degrees, and minimal poverty signal a top-tier socioeconomic profile.

Median HHI
$190k+4.3%
152% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.9M
190% above US avg
College Educated
82.5%
136% above US avg
WFH
36.2%
153% above US avg
Homeownership
88.9%
36% above US avg
Median Home
$1.5M
416% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.25 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary
0.82 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.43 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+18Solidly Liberal
Presidential Voting Trends for 49 Palm Ave
Dem Rep
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

What does this tell us?

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
A
GreatIJ Grade A
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Homestead Potential
C
Low
Lot Size
0.69 acMarginal
Livestock
Not AllowedZoning: Residential
Hardiness Zone11A~43°F min
Growing Season365 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall60.4"
Elevation20 ft

Strategic Assessment

Overall Strategic Grade
F
High Risk

High tactical risk. This location is likely close to major population centers, strategic targets, or sits in a high-disaster corridor. A retreat property and careful exit planning is required.

What does this tell us?

Our Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability of an area. Major population centers, military targets, fallout zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor2.4 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,945/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Cold Wave, Heat Wave, Tornado
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 1078 mi · coast 1.8 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$824.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMiami442k people are 2.4 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMIA8.3 mi away
Distance to State Capital408 miTallahassee, FL
Nearest Prison2.2 mi4 within 25 mi
Nearest Data Center2.1 mi6 within 20 mi

Regional Safe Places

Below is our recommended "safe zones" in Florida  and the surrounding area based on our strategic heuristics. For most people, it's unrealistic to live in a “safe zone” full-time due to work, family or other personal reasons. They tend to be more rural. However, many of these areas are perfect for second homes and retreat properties that double as a vacation home or even a short-term rental.

Safe Spaces map for the Florida showing strategic features around Florida — military bases, dangers, federal highways, population centers, and computed safe areas.
Safe area
Population density
Federal highway
Strategic target
Military base
Prison
Nuclear plant
Major airport
Data center
Data center (future)

Important Note: For informational purposes only. This does not mean nothing bad ever happens in the green zones. Please use common sense. This is based on public data and modeled with AI. We tried to take a conservative approach but mistakes happen. We update this regularly as new information becomes available.

The Strategy: Plan a Retreat

This property is outside our identified safe zones, but the nearest one is roughly 62 miles northwest. We recommend a retreat property — a cabin or second home — inside that safe area, plus a tested plan and stocked vehicle to get there in case of an emergency.

Important Note: Always verify information with official sources and consult with professionals for personalized advice based on your risk profile.

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-05-02T02:16:35.000Z

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