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South Miami
  • Suburb of Miami, FL

Report Card

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

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South Miami is a suburb of Miami with a population of 11,997. South Miami is in Miami-Dade County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in South Miami offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In South Miami there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in South Miami and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South Miami are above average.

About

About South Miami...
Population
11,997

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$577,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,445
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    44%
  • Own
    56%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    259.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    50.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    108.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    754.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,664.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    159.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in South Miami

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$67,110
National
$69,021

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