South Miami Heights, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
37,525 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,657 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$357,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$546 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,340 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 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 2 0 68
Mar 3 0 71
Apr 3 0 74
May 5 0 78
Jun 9 0 81
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 9 0 83
Sep 9 0 81
Oct 6 0 78
Nov 3 0 73
Dec 2 0 69

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 28, FL State Senate District 38, FL State House District 118, FL
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Schools

South Miami Heights Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Caribbean K-8 Center
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Baptist Hospital of Miami
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
8 miles, N • 4.1 star
Homestead Hospital
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
South Miami Hospital
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Miami International Airport
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Palm Beach International Airport
78 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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