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Relocation guide

Moving to Coral Gables

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

49,243

Median age 39

Median household income

$130,803

Median rent

$2,121/mo

Median home value

$1,007,500

Schools

12

1 districts

Summer high / winter low

89° / 64°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 67% above the US median ($130,803).
  • Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income.
  • Mild weather in January, February, March, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 43 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 28 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 232% more than the US median ($1,007,500).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

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Where in Coral Gables?

Coral Gables spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $660,200 to $1,141,800 by zip.

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Life in Coral Gables

Coral Gables Building
Coral Gables BuildingIvan Curra · CC BY-SA 3.0
Coral Gables Downtown
Coral Gables Downtown (1)Ivan Curra · CC BY-SA 3.0
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-HOTEL EN CORAL GABLESIvan Curra · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Questions

Is Coral Gables a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 67% above the US median ($130,803). Rent takes only about 19% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 232% more than the US median ($1,007,500).

How much do I need to earn to live in Coral Gables?

The median household earns $130,803. Rent at the median ($2,121/month) is about 19% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $84,840 a year.

How many schools are in Coral Gables?

12 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Coral Gables?

Highs average 89°F in August and lows 64°F in January. The most comfortable months are January, February, March.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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