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Opa Locka, FL


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Opa-locka, Florida

Opa Locka has a population of 14,951.

The People and Families of Opa-locka

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Opa Locka had a median family income of $22,742.

Opa-locka Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyOpa Locka Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyOpa Locka Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Opa Locka Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Opa Locka Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Opa-locka, FL

Comparing Opa Locka 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens21
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built51
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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