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Virginia Gardens, FL


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Virginia Gardens, Florida

Virginia Gardens, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 3 miles SW of Hialeah, Florida (center to center) and 7 miles W of Miami, Florida. The village is located in the Miami metropolitan area. Virginia Gardens has a population of 2,348.

The People and Families of Virginia Gardens

In Virginia Gardens, about 47% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Virginia Gardens had a median family income of $44,800. Virginia Gardens enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Virginia Gardens gave more campaign money ($610) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Virginia Gardens Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Virginia Gardens. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the village is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Virginia Gardens, 90% of commuters drive to work. Virginia Gardens is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyVirginia Gardens Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyVirginia Gardens Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Virginia Gardens Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Virginia Gardens Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Virginia Gardens College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Virginia Gardens Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Virginia Gardens, FL

Comparing Virginia Gardens 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 Diversity108
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Housing Recently Built41
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime69

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