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Carol City, FL


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Carol City, Florida

Introduction to Carol City, Florida

Carol City is a community located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Situated about 12 miles north of Miami, the community was originally named "Coral City" by developers. Threat of a lawsuit by the nearby city of Coral Gables caused a last-minute switch to the name of Carol City. In 2003 the majority of Carol City, along with parts of other small communities such as Andover, Bunche Park, Lake Lucerne, Norland, Opa-Locka North, and Scott Lake, voted to incorporate as the city of Miami Gardens.

Attractions in and near Carol City

Only a short drive from Miami, Carol City is accessible to some of South Florida's major attractions, a few of which are listed here:

  • Ancient Spanish Monastery (North Miami Beach): Built in Segovia, Spain in 1141, and shipped to America in pieces by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
  • Parrot Jungle Island (Miami): An 18+ acre entertainment destination, home to some 3,000 exotic animals and 500 plant species.
  • The Bass Museum of Art (Miami Beach): Established in 1963 as the centerpiece of the city’s historic district.
  • The Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts (Miami Beach): Host site of Broadway shows, symphony performances, ballet, and contemporary entertainment.
  • Venetian Pool (Coral Gables): The only swimming pool included in the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Barnacle State Historic Park (Coconut Grove): Built in 1891 by Coconut Grove pioneer Ralph Munroe.
  • Biscayne National Park (Homestead): Features on-site canoe and kayak rentals, a picnic area, walking trails, and fishing and camping facilities.
  • Everglades Alligator Farm (Homestead): South Florida’s oldest working alligator farm.
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Coral Gables): One of the world's premier botanical gardens, featuring extensive collections of rare tropical plants.
  • Gold Coast Railroad Museum (Miami)
  • Miami MetroZoo
  • Miami Seaquarium
  • South Florida Art Center (Miami Beach)
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (Miami)
  • World and U.S. Chess Hall of Fame (Miami)

The city of Miami Gardens houses Dolphin Stadium, home to the National Football League's Miami Dolphins and Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins. Dolphin Stadium also hosts the Orange Bowl game, an annual college football classic. Calder Race Course, home to major thoroughbred horse racing, is also located in the city. Other Miami-area professional sports teams include the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat and the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers. Fans of first-class collegiate sports can enjoy the University of Miami's Hurricanes, located in nearby Coral Gables. The school is known for its highly successful athletic programs, most notably in baseball (four College Baseball World Series championships) and football (five-time NCAA national football champions).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyCarol City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Carol City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Carol City, FL

Comparing Carol City 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
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work13
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone11

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