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Miami, OK


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Miami, Oklahoma

Miami, Oklahoma, in Ottawa county, is 69 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 79 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 13,704.

The People and Families of Miami

In Miami, about 52% of adults are married.

Miami boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miami had a median family income of $30,821.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Miami favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,750. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Miami Housing

Miami has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Miami, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMiami Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Miami Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Miami Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Miami, OK

Comparing Miami to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime23

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