Opa-locka, FL Area Guide

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Ready for Takeoff in Opa-locka User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) One of the perks of living in Opa-lacka was a really cool airshow put on by the local airport. It's since grown into an Air Expo with many fun activities for kids, including airplane rides. The city is in a great location and is close to Interstate 95. Public transportation is de ...Read More cent and there's a Tri-rail train station for commuters.

There are some beautifully designed homes in Opa-locka, as well as cheap apartments for those on a budget. Unfortunately, it's not among the safest areas and the crime rate is a concern for many people. Many families with children reside in the area but it's not family-oriented, and the schools are not the best.

You can find small local businesses and restaurants in Opa-locka, but will have to venture out for retail shopping and fine dining. There are adjacent towns that offer plenty of amenities, and some of the best nightlife can be found just 30 minutes away in Miami. Some of the best areas in Opa-locka are close to the neighboring towns of Golden Glades and Miami Lakes. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Opa-locka? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      North Regional Park
      Sherbondy Park
      Segal Park
      Ingram Park
      Sports Complex
      Bunche Park
      Nathaniel Traz Powell Stadium
      The Palmetto

      Entertainment

      The ARC (Arts and Recreation Center)
      Miami Helicopter Tours
      Petting Zoo
      Barn Theater
      Cobb Grand
      CMX Cinemas Miami Lakes 17
      AMC Hialeah 12
      Ballet Flamenco La Rosa

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Carvel
      Pollo Tropical
      KFC
      Subway
      Subway
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Opa-locka? Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in Opa-locka.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Opa-locka? The cost of living in Opa-locka is 101/100 - which is 3% higher than Florida.
      Opa-locka
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Opa-locka? Opa-locka crime rates are 2,247, which are 24% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,247 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Opa-locka? The median income in Opa-locka is $22,494 which is 54% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $22,49459% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,94650% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      22% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Opa-locka a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Opa-locka home prices? Opa-locka home prices are $169,900 - which is 2% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $169,9008% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8946% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Opa-locka have good schools? The Opa-locka graduation rate is 70% - which is 15% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Opa-locka a good place to live? Opa-locka has an overall rating of 16% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      16%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      20%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      6%

      1 total surveys

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