Sweetwater, FL

Sweetwater, Florida

Introduction to Sweetwater, Florida

Sweetwater, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 6 miles NW of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 11 miles W of Miami, Florida. The people of the city are in the Miami metropolitan area. Sweetwater has a population of 14,226.

Sweetwater History

The history of Sweetwater began during the Florida land boom of the 1920s. The Miami-Pittsburgh Land Company bought the land and laid out the plat of Sweetwater Groves. Clyde Andrews bought most of the Sweetwater Groves in 1938. A troupe of Russian midgets bought a part of this land and built several mini-scaled homes. Sweetwater was incorporated in 1941 and Joe Sanderlin was elected as its first mayor. The city was named after the pure and sweet water of the Everglades.

Sweetwater and nearby Attractions

• Coral Castle
• Miami Springs
• Coconut Grove
• Key Biscayne
• Bay Harbor Islands

Things To Do In Sweetwater

Sweetwater features a number of recreational facilities which can make your vacations unforgettable. The lakes and beaches are ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and diving as well as for other water sports. You can also find 4 parks and 14 shopping centers in the city. In addition, the city also boasts a number of dining options.

Sweetwater Transportation

The city is served by the Miami International Airport.

Sweetwater Higher Education

The nearest college is the Miami-Dade Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Sweetwater, FL

Comparing Sweetwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Sweetwater Almanac

Sweetwater Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sweetwater Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sweetwater, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sweetwater Colleges

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Universal Massage and Beauty Institute

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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