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Miami-Dade County

#38 in Best Counties to Live in Florida
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Florida
  • 687 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Miami-Dade County is located in Florida with a population of 2,702,602. In Miami-Dade County, most residents own their homes. In Miami-Dade County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Miami-Dade County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Miami-Dade County are above average.
    Population
    2,702,602

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $242,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,195
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Miami-Dade County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      341.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      169.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      446.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,869.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      334
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      13%

    Working in Miami-Dade County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,338
    National
    $55,322
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      Miami-Dade County Reviews

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      I like the diversity I see in Miami Dade County. Everyone sees you as the person you are, not anything else. Everyone is friendly and always lend a helping hand. Everything is very affordable and you can live a very sustainable life here, surrounded my family and others you love. The nightlife is amazing, one of the many reasons tourists visit here so often in addition to the beaches, attractions, and nice weather all year round. Something I will like to see change in my community is traffic! I can't say anything bad about my community but if I had to say, the traffic is unbearable on some occasions. Hope that clears up how impeccable my neighborhood is!
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      I have lived in Miami-Dade County my entire life. It has a vibrant culture and overwhelming diversity. A great nightlife and many attractions as well as historic areas and museums. As for living in Miami-Dade County, day-to-day life is quite easy to adapt to and there are many great residential areas to make a home out of. Necessities such as supermarkets, gas stations, and medical offices are always within reasonable distance. Overall, a very good place to live!
      I love the diversity. Miami is a place where you can expect to experience different cultures without having to leave the country. One thing to know, you'll never be bored with the different food options. If you're interested in the night life, there's several locations throughout the city and we have beach weather about 360 days out of the year! However; the city is very congested so expect to pack your patience when commuting no matter the time of day.