Miramar Beach is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 8,002 people and three associated neighborhoods, Miramar Beach is the 231st largest community in Florida.

Miramar Beach home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Miramar Beach real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

A relatively large number of people in Miramar Beach telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 25.36% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Miramar Beach is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Miramar Beach’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.

Miramar Beach is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small town, Miramar Beach doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

If knowledge is power, Miramar Beach is a pretty powerful place. 54.98% of the adults in Miramar Beach have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Miramar Beach in 2022 was $69,351, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $277,404 for a family of four.

The people who call Miramar Beach home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Miramar Beach residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Miramar Beach include English, German, Irish, Swedish, and Danish.

The most common language spoken in Miramar Beach is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.