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Opa Locka has a population of 14,951.
In Opa Locka, about 28% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Opa Locka, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. Opa Locka has its share of unmarried adults.
Approximately 77% of Opa Locka is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Opa Locka.
The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.
In 2000, Opa Locka had a median family income of $22,742.
In Opa Locka, 37% 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.
In Opa Locka, 84% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Opa Locka; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.
Opa Locka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Opa Locka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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