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Miami Lakes

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Miami, FL
  • 142 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    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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    Miami Lakes is a suburb of Miami with a population of 31,032. Miami Lakes is in Miami-Dade County. Living in Miami Lakes offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Miami Lakes there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Miami Lakes and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Miami Lakes are above average.
    About Miami Lakes...
    Population
    31,032

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $345,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,469
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Miami Lakes Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      64.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      28.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      157.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,559
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      253.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Miami Lakes

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,545
    National
    $55,322
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    Miami Lakes Reviews

    142 reviews
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    I have been in Miami Lakes since I was 2 years old. I really love that we have everything here! From nightlife to hospitals to great restaurants. I do wish there would be a little more lighting in some streets as some streets are relatively dark and hard to see regardless of car headlights. Other than that, I do love Miami Lakes. My gym is walking distance and we also have a little Miami Lakes Mover transit system for free! Lots of great parks to enjoy as well as activities for everyone.
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    Small Town. Very friendly resident. Perfect for families with lots of restaurants and shops. On main Street there is a movie theater, pizza shop and ice cream!
    Miami Lakes is a great area to grow a family. The community is welcoming and friendly. The area is very expensive compared to other areas in Miami, but you are close to major highways, shopping, parks, and the best school district. All it is missing is a good hospital, the best hospital is located about 8 miles away. There isn't a lot of healthy options to eat in the area just yet, but I am confident they will soon. They started building additional commercial and real estate nearby. This area has always been safe, and there is a lot of business in the area for Job opportunities.