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Miami-Dade County
  • County in Florida

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade D minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade A minus
  6. Jobs
    grade C
  7. Weather
    grade A+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade C

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Miami-Dade County is located in Florida with a population of 2,690,113. 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 highly rated.

About

Population
2,690,113

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$332,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,470
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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Miami-Dade County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    341.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    6.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    25.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    169.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    446.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,869.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    334
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    18%
    national  11%

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