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Hialeah Gardens, FL


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Hialeah Gardens, Florida

Introduction to Hialeah Gardens, Florida

Hialeah Gardens, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 2 miles W of Hialeah, Florida (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Miami, Florida. The city is in the Miami area. There are 19,297 residents in Hialeah Gardens.

Hialeah Gardens History

The foundation of Hialeah Gardens’ existence was sown in December 1948 when twelve people of the area unanimously voted to form a small community of 26 registered voters. This community was incorporated to form the town of Hialeah Gardens. The following months saw the adoption of the first building code, permit and inspection fee. The first traffic ordinance was passed and laws were formulated to regulate hunting. The town went on to develop into a significant municipality of Dade County.

Hialeah Gardens and nearby Attractions

  • Doral Resort & Spa
  • Westland Gardens Park

Hialeah Gardens Activities

Hialeah Gardens is a flourishing residential community. The Doral Resort and Spa has an excellent golf course which has been hosting the PGA tour since 1962. The city has several beautiful parks which offer a variety of leisure activities. The community also organizes special events and festivals on a regular basis.

Hialeah Gardens Transportation

The Opa Locka Executive Airport provides civil air services to the city. More general air transportation services are provided by Miami International Airport.

Hialeah Gardens Higher Education

Barry University is located close by in Miami Shores.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hialeah Gardens Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hialeah Gardens, FL

Comparing Hialeah Gardens 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime34

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