Overview

Introduction to Miami Shores, Florida

Miami Shores, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 1 mile S of North Miami, Florida (center to center) and 6 miles N of Miami, Florida.The people of the city are in the Miami metropolitan area.

Miami Shores History

Miami Shores in Florida is a community that has a hundred year old history. It was separated from Miami in the year 1932. It was once famous for the Biscayne Kennel Club dog track which was closed down in 1995.

Miami Shores and Nearby Attractions

  • Playground Theatre.
  • Miami Shores Country Club and Golf Course.
  • Arch Creek Park.

Things To Do In Miami Shores

The village of Miami Shores has 11 parks. Among them, the Arch Creek Park is interesting because it is the location of the Arch Creek Natural Bridge, which is a natural rock formation that is used as a bridge. Miami Shores is a peaceful area which offers opportunities for a wide range of activities. It has an excellent golf course as well as facilities for other games like tennis, soccer, baseball etc.

Miami Shores Transportation

Village resident can obtain commercial air services from Miami International Airport.

Miami Shores Higher Education

Miami Shores is home to Barry University, a Catholic international university.

Demographics

People

Total Population10,676
Male Share of the Population50.3%
Female Share of the Population49.7%
Senior Citizens13.3%
Employed Population 16+5,342
Age of the Population40

Families

% of people married49.1%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher36.5%
Median Earnings25+$57,965
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$29,508

Wealth

Median Family Income$127,015
% Above Poverty Level94.8%
% Below Poverty Level5.2%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time28 minutes
% Working from Home5.5%
% Walking and Biking to Work3.4%
% Using Public Transportation1.3%

Housing

People Living Alone19.3%
Median Gross Rent$1,469
Median House Value$512,100

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)46.5%
German8.5%
Irish7.4%
West Indian7.1%
Italian6.8%
Haitian5.1%
English5.1%
French Except Basque3.7%
Belgian1.9%
Jamaican1.8%
Polish1.6%
Swedish1.2%
Scottish1.2%
Russian1.1%
Czech1%
Canadian0.8%
Swiss0.6%
Norwegian0.5%
Arab0.5%
Barbadian0.5%
African0.4%
Greek0.4%
Hungarian0.3%
Danishn0.3%
Ukrainian0.2%
Austrian0.2%
Bahamian0.2%
Syrian0.2%
Lithuanian0.2%
Brazilian0.2%
Finnish0.1%
Lebanese0.1%
Australian0.1%
Slovak0.1%
Nigerian0.1%
Dutch0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
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Miami Shores Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyMiami-Dade County
Standard Zip Codes33138, 33150, 33167, 33168, 33161
P.O. Box Zip Codes33153
Phone Area Codes786, 305, 57, 954
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude25.77
Approximate Longitude-80.2

Miami Shores Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationHIALEAH
Distance6 miles
Jan Temp62 to 78 F
Apr Temp70 to 84 F
Jul Temp79 to 92 F
Oct Temp74 to 87 F
Annual Precip66 inches
StationFORT LAUDERDALE
Distance16.4 miles
Jan Temp59 to 76 F
Apr Temp66 to 82 F
Jul Temp75 to 90 F
Oct Temp72 to 86 F
Annual Precip64.1 inches
StationPERRINE 4 W
Distance24.5 miles
Jan Temp55 to 76 F
Apr Temp63 to 83 F
Jul Temp72 to 90 F
Oct Temp68 to 85 F
Annual Precip61.5 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bay Harbor Islands5,938$73,843
Biscayne Park3,175$88,355
El Portal2,143$92,813
North Bay Village8,198$56,510
North Miami61,435$44,431
Surfside5,817$105,851

Miami Shores Public Libraries

Brockway Memorial Library
10021 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE
Miami Shores, Florida
(305) 758-8107

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Miami Shores Public Schools

Miami Shores Elementary School
10351 Ne 5th Ave
ZIP: 33138
(305) 758-5525
Primary
Total Enrollment 799
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores
11301 Nw 5th Ave
ZIP: 33168
(305) 754-2381
Other
Total Enrollment 599

Miami Shores Private Schools

Achievers Academy High School
9717 Ne 2nd Ave
ZIP: 33138
Secondary
Total Enrollment 8
Children's Village Montessori School & Daycare Ctr
650 Ne 88th Ter
ZIP: 33138
Elementary
Total Enrollment 15
Miami Shores Community Church School
9823 Ne 4th Ave
ZIP: 33138
Elementary
Total Enrollment 48
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School
9405 Park Dr
ZIP: 33138
Elementary
Total Enrollment 114
St Rose Of Lima School
425 Ne 105th St
ZIP: 33138
Elementary
Total Enrollment 487
Miami Shores Montessori School
577 Ne 107th St
ZIP: 33161
Elementary
Total Enrollment 16
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