Florida City, FL

Florida City, Florida

Introduction to Florida City, Florida

Florida City, Florida is 18 miles SW of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 28 miles SW of Miami, Florida. Located in Miami Dade County, the population of the city is 7,843.

Florida City History

Florida City originated as a land promotion which was named Detroit. The first thirty families, who were also the first settlers, arrived in 1910. At that time, there were no buildings in the area. Until their houses could be constructed, these families had to stay in Homestead. The area received official incorporation in 1914. Florida City, along with Homestead, underwent catastrophic damage in 1992 when South Florida was struck by Hurricane Andrew. Together, the cities of Homestead and Florida City form the greater Homestead-Florida City area.

Florida City and nearby Attractions

• Art Museum at Florida International University
• John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
• Lowe Art Museum
• Everglades National Park
• Gold Coast Railroad Museum
• Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Things To Do In Florida City

Visitors to Florida City will find museums such as the Miami Art Museum of Dade County, the Miami Science Museum, the Historical Museum of Southern Florida and the Art Museum at Florida International University. These museums provide absorbing insights into local history. Convenient parks include Washington Park, Roberts Park and Fasulo Park. Area churches include First Pentecostal Church, New Hope Assembly of God and First Presbyterian Church of Homestead. There are many animal parks such as the Monkey Jungle and the Miami Metrozoo. Some other notable locations include the Biscayne National Park Beach, the Everglades National Park and the Tropical Fun Center.

Florida City Transportation

The closest major international airport is Miami International Airport.

Florida City Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Florida International University, Barry University, and the University of Miami.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Florida City, FL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Florida City Almanac

Florida City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Florida City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Florida City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Florida City Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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