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Fort Lauderdale

Miramar

#18 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Broward County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 545 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Miramar is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 138,168. Miramar is in Broward County. Living in Miramar offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Miramar there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Miramar and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Miramar are above average.
    About Miramar...
    Population
    138,168

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $279,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,454
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Miramar 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
      145.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      58.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      145.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,148.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      192.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Miramar

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,005
    National
    $55,322
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    Miramar Reviews

    545 reviews
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    I have lived in Miramar Fl for 8 years and the main reasons why I love the area is completely because its quite, the neighbors are friendly, and the schools around are walking distance, and all of the 8 years that i have lived there. Police enforcement was called only one time because they saying hello to the children playing outside one hot summer day. Great neighborhood!
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    What intrigued me about Miramar was the many locations tourist or locals could go to buy clothing, food, and other necessities. Near any places you would go to there would be a lot of available stores. If in need of a restock, or a place to hangout with one your friends there's various place's to choose from. As an example, I know living on campus in college can take a toll on financial expenses. Miramar provides more of a calm, somewhat well-kept environment. It is in the suburbs. Even though there isn't exotic locations to travel to. Miramar makes it a habit to place you right at home. Plus if you are thinking about having the option to move to this certain area. This city has many public, private, and religious schools to choose from. Most are A's and other's are B's and C's.
    Miramar is a city that is up and coming. There is a lot to appreciate about this city, from the diversity, to the new construction projects that makes things more efficient, to its delicious restaurants, charming parks, and easygoing shopping plazas. This is certainly a great area to raise children. Sports and schools are a big part of this city’s draw. Where the city falters is in its lack of opportunity for young people, as housing is too expensive, good paying entry level jobs are scarce, and nightlife is almost inexistent. My recommendation is that anyone starting a young family may find comfort here, but young adults might not return after leaving for university.