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South Miami, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 2 miles NE of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 7 miles SW of Miami, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Miami metropolitan area. South Miami contains a population of approximately 10,741.
In South Miami, about 42% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in South Miami.
Approximately 30% of South Miami is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, South Miami had a median family income of $57,791. The typical family in South Miami is better off than most in Florida. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in South Miami favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,300. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
South Miami has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 60% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Florida, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In South Miami, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing South Miami to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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