Living in West Little River, FL
Suburb in Florida
West Little River is a suburb in Florida, home to about 33,000 people, with 4.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, you can walk or take transit almost everywhere. Life moves at a very fast pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is West Little River a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 13 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MIA is 6 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.65% property tax
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
👎 Cons
- Weaker public schools: test results well below the US average
- Few dog parks: 24 within 9 mi
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Fewer graduates: 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
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Key facts
Living in West Little River: common questions
What is the cost of living in West Little River?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $467k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,130 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in West Little River?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.65% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is West Little River safe?
West Little River isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
How are the schools in West Little River?
Public schools in West Little River test well below the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 17 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in West Little River?
West Little River is warm all year: winter days average around 77°F and summer days around 90°F.
Does West Little River get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 12 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.39 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to West Little River?
The nearest major airport is MIA, about 6 mi away.
How West Little River scores
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