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Miami
  • City in Florida
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Miami

#31 in Best Cities to Retire in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Miami is a city in Florida with a population of 440,807. 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.
    About Miami...
    Population
    440,807
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $369,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,361
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      70%
    • Own
      30%
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    Top Public Schools Serving Miami

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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    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
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      11%
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    Working in Miami

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,860
    National
    $69,021
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