Miami, Miami FL — neighborhood review

Miami, FL

Miami · Miami-Dade County · FL 33137

Updated August 2, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$617K

Median Price

92/100

Walk Score

8.4/10

Schools

11 min

to Miami, FL

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
B+Schools
84/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
AWalkability
92/100
WYLT Score63/100

Our Take

The neighborhood offers a lively Miami vibe with decent transit and good schools, but it’s car‑dependent, pricey, and has a high crime profile. It’s worth a look if you want to live near downtown, but you’ll need to budget for higher living costs and potential safety concerns.

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The Good

  • High quality schools (average rating 6.9)
  • Low flood risk (Zone X)
  • Short commute to downtown Miami (11 minutes)
  • Strong public transit score (50)

Real Talk

  • !High crime rate in the area – violent crime is considered high
  • !Car dependency means you’ll likely need a vehicle for many errands
  • !Rent and property taxes are high relative to median income
  • !Climate can be uncomfortable with hot, humid summers and frequent storms
  • $Higher home insurance premiums due to tropical storms
  • $Elevated property tax rates in Miami
  • $Higher utility costs for cooling and water
  • $Maintenance costs for humidity‑resistant home repairs

Best For

young professionalsartistsnightlife seekerstouristsrenters

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh

Crime & Safety

Miami, FL

F

Safety grade

Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High
9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

149% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
High
38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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