Miramar 79 Exceptional
Miramar Livability #144 ranked city in Florida#1,909 ranked city in the USARanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Miramar

PROS
  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Nothing Found

    This area did not exhibit any cons, as none of the categories were rated low enough.

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What's it like Living in Miramar?

Miramar is a moderately-sized city located in the state of Florida. The city has a population of 140,479 inhabitants. In Miramar, there are 4,869 people per square mile, which is well above the national population density average. Miramar is mostly populated by White (36%) and Black or African American (49%) ethnic groups. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Miramar are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 31% of the population also speak Spanish. Miramar is very likely to be a great place to live for singles as only 48%, of the population (over fifteen) are classified as married. When traveling to work, spending unnecessary time in your vehicle is not ideal and downright frustrating. Across all of America, the average one way commute time is 26 minutes, unfortunately, living in Miramar offers up a higher than average one way commute time of 30 minutes.

Without the right tools, moving to any new city can be very stressful and challenging. Living in Miramar, Florida could be a positive experience for anyone who puts in the effort to do the research required. When searching for a new neighborhood, several key items should be considered. Safety is paramount, ensuring a secure environment for you and your family. Proximity to workplaces or schools reduces commuting time and enhances convenience. Access to amenities like parks, grocery stores and healthcare facilities contributes to a comfortable lifestyle. Reliable public transportation options promote easy mobility. A strong sense of community fosters social connections and a welcoming atmosphere. To help you find the best places to live in and around Miramar, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, commute, housing and more.

Miramar has a livability score of 79 out of 100 and is ranked #115 in Florida and #1,642 in the USA. Compared to the United States average, Miramar ranks among some of the best places to live in the country! Miramar has also earned the rare honor of ranking in the top 10 percentile among all cities. For each of the livability categories, we see that Miramar ranks very well for crime (B+), employment (B) and housing (A+). Unfortunately for Miramar, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (D).

Real estate represents the most substantial investment for homebuyers, constituting their most valuable asset. Renters, on the other hand, typically see their monthly rent as their most significant expense. The Miramar market earns a high score in the housing category, surpassing the national average in factors like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates. This robust real estate market not only benefits individual homeowners and renters but also spurs vigorous local economic activity and job growth, solidifying its significance in driving the region's prosperity and financial well-being.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Miramar. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Miramar are affordable. Median real estate prices in Miramar come in at $314,200, which is 88.4% higher than the Florida average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Miramar, the home price to income ratio is 4.5, which is 32.4% higher than the Florida average.

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      Miramar transportation information

      Statistic Miramar Florida National
      Average one way commute30min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.2%79.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.6%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.1%2.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.5%1.5%2.8%
      Working from home3.3%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Miramar, FL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).