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Miami Shores, FL


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Miami Shores, Florida

Miami Shores, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 1 miles S of North Miami, Florida (center to center) and 6 miles N of Miami, Florida. The people of the village are in the Miami metropolitan area. Miami Shores has a population of 10,380.

The People and Families of Miami Shores

In Miami Shores, about 46% of adults are married.

Approximately 35% of Miami Shores is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Miami Shores.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miami Shores had a median family income of $64,963. Miami Shores is full of successful families and individuals. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Miami Shores, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Miami Shores residents, with $23,640. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Miami Shores Housing

In Miami Shores, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the village -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Miami Shores has higher property taxes than most places in Florida, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Miami Shores, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMiami Shores Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Miami Shores Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Miami Shores Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Miami Shores College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Miami Shores Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Miami Shores, FL

Comparing Miami Shores 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents33
Housing Recently Built21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime23

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