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South Miami, FL


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South Miami, Florida

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.

The People and Families of South Miami

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In South Miami, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouth Miami Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySouth Miami Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%South Miami College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of South Miami, FL

Comparing South Miami 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 Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Housing Recently Built41
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime11

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