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Over half of Miami-Dade households struggle as cost-of-living crisis hits working family, report reveals
By Manuel Bojorquez at CBS4 Miami
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
A recent report reveals that more than half of households in Miami -Dade County are struggling financially, with many families one emergency away from a crisis."These are people who are working hard every day, some are working multiple jobs in order to make ends meet," said Norie Del Valle, chief imp
Key takeaway "These are people who are working hard every day, some are working multiple jobs in order to make ends meet," said Norie Del Valle, chief impact officer for United Way Miami.
Why this matters in The Miami
The struggles of Miami-Dade's working families, as revealed in the recent report, are deeply intertwined with the county's unique economic and demographic landscape. With a large proportion of residents employed in service industries and living in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Miami Gardens, the financial strain is exacerbated by the area's high cost of living. The fact that 56% of households are classified as ALICE, or Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed, suggests that many are barely scraping by, making them vulnerable to the region's recurring threats like Atlantic hurricanes and flooding. United Way Miami's "Blueprint" initiative, with its focus on economic mobility, health, and education, may offer some relief, but the sheer scale of the problem demands a broader response from local government and community organizations to address the root causes of financial instability in Miami-Dade.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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