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Miami
  • City in Florida

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade A
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Miami is a city in Florida with a population of 443,665. Miami is in Miami-Dade County. Living in Miami offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Miami there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Miami and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Miami are above average.

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About Miami...
Population
443,665

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$433,900
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,494
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    70%
  • Own
    30%
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Miami Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    394.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    12.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    19.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    128.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    305.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,104
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    340.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    21%
    national  11%

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