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Aventura, FL


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Aventura, Florida

Introduction to Aventura, Florida

Aventura, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 3 miles S of Hollywood, Florida (center to center) and 13 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is included in the Miami metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 25,267 people lived in Aventura.

Aventura History

A major part of the present city of Aventura was initially swampland called Biscayne Gardens. It was developed through the 1970s and 80s, by the Oxford Development Company. The city was planned as a high-rise residential area. Interestingly, the name Aventura came from the name of one of the initial condominium development companies that started work in the area. Aventura was incorporated as a city in 1995.

Aventura and nearby Attractions

  • Aventura Mall
  • Loehmann's Fashion Island
  • Miami Beach
  • Miami Seaquarium
  • Little Havana
  • Coral Gables

Things To Do In Aventura

Aventura is a famous shopping destination because it has some excellent and unique shopping areas. Loehmann's Fashion Island has a distinctive collection of fashion boutiques, home furnishings, and gift items. One can also find waterfront shops at the Waterways. The city also presents wonderful dining opportunities ranging from gourmet restaurants to casual cafes and they offer a wide variety of local, as well as international cuisines.

Aventura Transportation

Air transportation is available from Miami Interational Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

Aventura Higher Education

Barry University serves the local area.

High Points

Aventura strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Aventura Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Aventura College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Aventura Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%Aventura Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Aventura, FL

Comparing Aventura to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime22

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