Miami Lakes, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
30,731 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,255 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$577,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$918 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,823 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
7
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 67
Feb 3 0 69
Mar 3 0 71
Apr 3 0 74
May 6 0 78
Jun 10 0 82
Jul 7 0 83
Aug 8 0 83
Sep 9 0 82
Oct 6 0 79
Nov 3 0 74
Dec 2 0 69

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 26, FL State Senate District 39, FL State House District 110, FL
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Schools

Bob Graham Education Center
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Med Academy
2 miles, W
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Hospitals

Palmetto General Hospital
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Southern Winds
4 miles, SW
Hialeah Hospital
6 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Miami International Airport
8 miles, S • 4.1 star
Palm Beach International Airport
55 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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