Best suburbs in Miami
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- Population: 74,891
- Median home value: $468,800
- Median rental price: $2,393
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Gulliver Preparatory School (grade A+), Riviera Schools (grade A+), Belen Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $468,800
- Median rental price: $2,393
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Gulliver Preparatory School (grade A+), Riviera Schools (grade A+), Belen Jesuit Preparatory School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#14. Doral, Florida
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- Population: 16,450
- Median home value: $288,000
- Median rental price: $1,452
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Posnack Jewish Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $288,000
- Median rental price: $1,452
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Posnack Jewish Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#13. Ojus, Florida
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- Population: 17,902
- Median home value: $474,700
- Median rental price: $1,846
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $474,700
- Median rental price: $1,846
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#12. Glenvar Heights, Florida
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- Population: 22,202
- Median home value: $424,300
- Median rental price: $1,839
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), Monsignor Edward Pace High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $424,300
- Median rental price: $1,839
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), Monsignor Edward Pace High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#11. Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
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- Population: 5,843
- Median home value: $480,600
- Median rental price: $2,250
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), The Cushman School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $480,600
- Median rental price: $2,250
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), The Cushman School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#10. Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
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- Population: 3,035
- Median home value: $1,608,700
- Median rental price: $2,371
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), Hebrew Academy RASG (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $1,608,700
- Median rental price: $2,371
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), Hebrew Academy RASG (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#9. Bal Harbour, Florida
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- Population: 5,625
- Median home value: $699,300
- Median rental price: $1,670
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), The Cushman School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $699,300
- Median rental price: $1,670
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), The Cushman School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#8. Surfside, Florida
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- Population: 11,944
- Median home value: $692,400
- Median rental price: $1,564
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $692,400
- Median rental price: $1,564
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#7. South Miami, Florida
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- Population: 11,638
- Median home value: $682,100
- Median rental price: $1,997
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), The Cushman School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $682,100
- Median rental price: $1,997
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), The Cushman School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#6. Miami Shores, Florida
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- Population: 39,621
- Median home value: $396,900
- Median rental price: $2,271
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), St. Thomas Aquinas High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $396,900
- Median rental price: $2,271
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Miami Country Day School (grade A+), Scheck Hillel Community School (grade A+), St. Thomas Aquinas High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#5. Aventura, Florida
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- Population: 14,572
- Median home value: $1,331,900
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Immaculata-La Salle High School (grade A+), Lincoln-Marti Schools # 10 (grade B+), Brito Miami Private School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $1,331,900
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Immaculata-La Salle High School (grade A+), Lincoln-Marti Schools # 10 (grade B+), Brito Miami Private School (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#4. Key Biscayne, Florida
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- Population: 24,267
- Median home value: $715,700
- Median rental price: $1,728
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $715,700
- Median rental price: $1,728
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#3. Palmetto Bay, Florida
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- Population: 18,279
- Median home value: $1,129,900
- Median rental price: $1,800
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $1,129,900
- Median rental price: $1,800
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#2. Pinecrest, Florida
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- Population: 49,696
- Median home value: $952,000
- Median rental price: $1,954
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $952,000
- Median rental price: $1,954
- Top schools nearby: School for Advanced Studies - Homestead (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson (grade A+), School for Advanced Studies - North (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Ransom Everglades School (grade A+), Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Palmer Trinity School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Coral Gables, Florida
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