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Miami Springs, FL


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Miami Springs, Florida

Miami Springs, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 2 miles S of Hialeah, Florida (center to center) and 6 miles NW of Miami, Florida. The people of the city are in the Miami metropolitan area. Miami Springs has a population of 13,712.

The People and Families of Miami Springs

In Miami Springs, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miami Springs had a median family income of $56,892.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Miami Springs residents, with $5,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Miami Springs Housing

In Miami Springs, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Miami Springs has higher property taxes than most places in Florida, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Miami Springs, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Miami Springs Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Miami Springs Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Miami Springs, FL

Comparing Miami Springs 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 Diversity108
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens74
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents55
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime36

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