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Florida City, FL


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Florida City, Florida

Florida City, Florida is 18 miles SW of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 28 miles SW of Miami, Florida. It is in Miami Dade county. The city is part of the Miami metro area. The population of Florida City is 7,843.

The People and Families of Florida City

In Florida City, about 34% of adults are married. The size of households in Florida City is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city. There are a lot of singles in Florida City.

Approximately 71% of Florida City is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florida City had a median family income of $18,777.

Florida City Housing

Of the housing in Florida City, approximately 39% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Florida City offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Florida City, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFlorida City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Florida City Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Florida City Affordability of Property Taxes

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing61
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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