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2024 U.S. CENSUS / FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Household income and home values
Use these as historical county-level benchmarks. Real estate availability, current sale prices, loan terms and carrying costs can differ widely within a county.
Statewide 2024 medians: $74,568 household income and $359,000 owner-occupied housing value. Source: income and home values, ACS 2024 five-year.
Explore cities and towns in Miami-Dade County
These are places to research, not a ranked list of preferred or desirable communities. Use your own needs, location and price range to compare.
MiamiA mix of downtown towers, mature bayside districts and historic residential streets.Miami BeachAn island city of historic buildings, beachfront condominiums and established residential HialeahDense established neighborhoods, commercial corridors and a range of attached and detachedDoralPlanned townhouse and condo communities close to industrial and airport employment corridoCoral GablesArchitectural character, Miracle Mile commerce and older single-family streets.North MiamiEstablished residential streets and canals north of central Miami.AventuraHigh-rise condominiums and managed communities near northern Miami-Dade retail corridors.Miami GardensA range of detached residential neighborhoods and corridor redevelopment near the county lHomesteadNewer subdivisions, established homes and agricultural edges in southern Miami-Dade.Sunny Isles BeachAn oceanfront tower market with high-rise condominium living.Miami LakesPlanned subdivisions, lakes and townhome communities near major highways.South MiamiA compact municipality with established neighborhoods and nearby transit and commercial op
Different homes, different questions
- Miami: A mix of downtown towers, mature bayside districts and historic residential streets. Review condo reserves, flood zones, property-specific insurance and actual travel routes.
- Miami Beach: An island city of historic buildings, beachfront condominiums and established residential areas. Check building reserves and inspections, flood resilience, parking and vacation rental regulations.
- Hialeah: Dense established neighborhoods, commercial corridors and a range of attached and detached homes. Verify building permits, zoning, parking and local transit access.
- Doral: Planned townhouse and condo communities close to industrial and airport employment corridors. Compare association dues, master-community rules and rush-hour access.
Schools and district resources
Florida counties operate public school districts. Before making a decision about a specific home, check the school assignment using the full property address. The official 2026 grades are performance reports, not guarantees of an address assignment or eligibility for a particular program.
Use the Florida school district directory and 2026 school and district report cards.
How can I confirm a school assignment?
Ask the relevant school district to confirm zoning and enrollment rules for the exact address. Magnet, charter and choice programs may have separate applications or eligibility criteria.
Property taxes and recurring housing costs
Florida property tax is parcel-specific, with taxable value, local millage, exemptions and special assessments all affecting the bill. A prior owner tax bill is not a reliable prediction of the next owner tax bill.
Find the county property appraiser and tax collector via the Florida Department of Revenue directory.
- Review eligibility for homestead and other property tax exemptions.
- Budget for windstorm and flood insurance based on the actual address.
- Include HOA, condo, CDD, utility and maintenance costs where applicable.
Use FEMA flood maps and request a property-specific insurance quote before making assumptions about cost.
Live MLS homes: Miami sample
These listing cards cover a live Miami city search, not all of Miami-Dade County. Use the individual city links above to check other areas.
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