Census-designated place · Florida
Glenvar Heights, Florida
Glenvar Heights, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Glenvar Heights had 19,395 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,405). GEOID 1226100.
Residents, 2020-2024
19,395
±1,405 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 20,786
Median household income
$72,118
±$7,858 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$545,400
±$145,664 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,973
±$96 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Glenvar Heights and what county is it in?
Glenvar Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 5,097 residents per square mile in 2020.
Glenvar Heights is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Glenvar Heights, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Glenvar Heights's population at 19,395 (±1,405). The 2020 Census counted 20,786 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Glenvar Heights is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Glenvar Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,395 ±1,405 | 2,738,356 | +2,330 |
| Households | 9,241 ±649 | 975,411 | +1,968 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.11 | 2.76 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 9,985 ±619 | 1,094,983 | +1,775 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Glenvar Heights?
The median resident of Glenvar Heights is 39.6 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 68.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.0%. 46.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glenvar Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±2.7 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% ±2.7 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±2.6 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 44.4% ±3.0 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 68.1% ±3.8 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.0% ±4.0 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 46.0% ±3.6 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 74.2% ±4.3 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±2.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8% ±2.0 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.9% ±4.2 pts | 34.4% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.9% ±3.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±3.4 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Glenvar Heights earn?
Half of Glenvar Heights's 9,241 households earn less than $72,118 a year (±$7,858), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $78,305 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glenvar Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,118 ±$7,858 | $71,753 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,491 ±$18,189 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,792 ±$8,170 | $39,469 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±3.9 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.1% ±5.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±2.4 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±0.6 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.2% ±1.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Glenvar Heights?
Owners occupy 43.5% of Glenvar Heights's occupied homes and renters 56.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $545,400 by its owner (±$145,664). The median renter pays $1,973 a month including utilities, and 50.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glenvar Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $545,400 ±$145,664 | $463,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,973 ±$96 | $1,829 | +$232 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.5% ±6.0 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,904 ±$228 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.5% ±5.2 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.5% ±5.2 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 9,985 ±619 | 1,094,983 | +1,775 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±3.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 21.5% ±3.1 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.3% ±3.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Glenvar Heights work and get to work?
72.8% of Glenvar Heights's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Glenvar Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.7% ±4.1 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±2.0 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8% ±4.7 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9% ±3.5 pts | 14.0% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±1.5 | 30.9 min | −4.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Glenvar Heights?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Glenvar Heights, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,403 (Tract 77.04) to $112,063 (Tract 77.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 77.04Miami-Dade County | 6,375 | $65,403 |
| Tract 77.05Miami-Dade County | 5,405 | $71,056 |
| Tract 77.06Miami-Dade County | 3,509 | $112,063 |
| Tract 76.05Miami-Dade County | 3,177 | $75,844 |
| Tract 76.10Miami-Dade County | 4,727 | $105,787 |
| Tract 76.09Miami-Dade County | 1,845 | $74,107 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Glenvar Heights) · Census block assignment files
How does Glenvar Heights compare with other places in Florida?
Glenvar Heights ranks 376th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 213th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 112th | 770 |
| Median household income | 376th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 148th | 763 |
| Median home value | 122nd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 151st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 311th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd | 733 |
| Median age | 502nd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 716th | 760 |
| Work from home | 319th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 431st | 764 |
Glenvar Heights's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Glenvar Heights?
10 of the 57 figures for Glenvar Heights on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Glenvar Heights are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.