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Miami Shores, Florida

Introduction to Miami Shores, Florida

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

Miami Shores History

Miami Shores in Florida is a community that has a hundred year old history. It was separated from Miami in the year 1932. It was once famous for the Biscayne Kennel Club dog track which was closed down in 1995.

Miami Shores and nearby Attractions

  • Playground Theatre
  • Miami Shores Country Club and Golf Course
  • Arch Creek Park

Things To Do In Miami Shores

The village of Miami Shores has 11 parks. Among them, the Arch Creek Park is interesting because it is the location of the Arch Creek Natural Bridge, which is a natural rock formation that is used as a bridge. Miami Shores is a peaceful area which offers opportunities for a wide range of activities. It has an excellent golf course as well as facilities for other games like tennis, soccer, baseball etc.

Miami Shores Transportation

Village resident can obtain commercial air services from Miami International Airport.

Miami Shores Higher Education

Miami Shores is home to Barry University, a Catholic international university.

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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