Design District, Design District FL — neighborhood review

Design District, FL

Design District · Miami-Dade County · FL 33137

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$617K

Median Price

92/100

Walk Score

8.4/10

Schools

11 min

to Miami

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
84/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
92/100
WYLT Score68/100

Our Take

Design District offers vibrant culture, good transit to downtown and plenty of nightlife, but the cost of living is high and noise is a constant issue. If you’re a young creative who thrives in an energetic environment, it can work, but budget for the steep prices.

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The Good

  • High concentration of art galleries and design studios
  • Excellent public transit to downtown Miami (11‑minute commute)
  • Low flood risk in this part of Miami
  • Strong nightlife and dining options

Real Talk

  • !Housing prices are high compared to average income
  • !Noise from nightlife and traffic can be disruptive
  • !Crime rates in the broader area are moderate to high
  • !Property taxes and insurance are relatively steep
  • $HOA fees can add several hundred dollars monthly
  • $Utility bills (especially cooling) are high in the summer
  • $Insurance premiums are above the city average

Best For

young creativesremote workersnightlife loversartists

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Design District, FL

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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