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Kendall

#13 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Miami Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Florida
  • 243 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Kendall is a town in Florida with a population of 75,123. Kendall is in Miami-Dade County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Kendall offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Kendall there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Kendall and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Kendall are above average.
    About Kendall...
    Population
    75,123

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $337,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,399
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Kendall

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,277
    National
    $55,322
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    Kendall Reviews

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    I have lived in the Kendall area for the majority of my life. As time has gone on, it has expanded so much: shops, homes, entertainment, everything! Anything you want you, you can get it here. But with all the homes and schools in the area, it doesn't have that city life atmosphere. Traffic and commuting has really increased, as I would say is the only negative of the area.
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    Kendall is just a pricey version of Homestead. There are mostly Hispanic/Latino residents. I would love to see an improvement in traffic delays. The traffic is ridiculous. Another thing that I did not enjoy from my experience of living in Kendall is the lack of friendly neighbors. There is a kind of unwelcoming vibe if you are not a White Latino. On the other hand, one of Kendall's best features is the wide variety of restaurants to choose from. There is a myriad of restaurants to choose from with varying cultural backgrounds and the food served is delicious. Overall, if you do not mind rush hour traffic and not having a relationship with neighbors, then Kendall is a nice place to settle down in. However, a lot of residents are leaving in search of a more affordable living area.
    I've lived here for quite some time and even though the area is very pricey, it is well worth it. The job opportunities here are a little scarce if you are not willing to go outside of your comfort zone. The neighbors are very friendly, at least where I live, and the schools here are some of the best in Florida. It feels very safe here and there are many activities to do in the night time. There is a little lack in diversity but its not uncommon to see different ethnicities. One of the biggest drawbacks is the traffic, though. Just to go 0.1 miles from my house it takes me around 15 minutes. Other than that though the houses here are nice and you can make this place home very easily, especially if you have a family.