Palmetto Bay, FL Area Guide

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Palmetto Bay Area Facts

  • Palmetto Bay has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Palmetto Bay crime rates are 16% higher than the Florida average
  • Cost of living in Palmetto Bay is 57% higher than the Florida average
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Best Kept Secret in South Florida! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I almost bought a house in Miami, but luckily the realtor introduced me to Palmetto Bay, and I couldn't be happier. I bought a house in Palmetto Bay, Florida, perfectly nestled between Key West and Miami. If I want to enjoy the best restaurants, I can be in Miami in a half hour. ...Read More If I want the best beaches, I can ride the Seven Mile Bridge through the keys and pick any one.

My community is off the beaten path, quiet, but accessible to everything like the zoo, parks, shopping malls, and especially beaches. The best areas in Palmetto Bay are the Redland Market Village and The Falls, where I score great deals on everything. When my family visits, we take them on the airboat tours in the Everglades.

Living in Palmetto Bay is perfect because I am in a quiet neighborhood away from the tourists in Miami and Homestead. Mini-golf, sailing, snorkeling, and rock climbing, just some of the endless outdoor activities here in Palmetto Bay, FL. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palmetto Bay? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McDonald's PlayPlace
      Coral Reef Park
      Deering Estate
      Bill Sadowski Park
      Old Cutler Hammock Park
      Bill Sadowski Park
      Marlin Park
      Rockdale Pineland

      Entertainment

      Movies @ The Falls 12

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Panera Bread
      Checkers
      Krispy Kreme

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Palmetto Bay? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Palmetto Bay.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Palmetto Bay? The cost of living in Palmetto Bay is 153/100 - which is 57% higher than Florida.
      Palmetto Bay
      153

      53% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Palmetto Bay? Palmetto Bay crime rates are 2,087, which are 16% higher than Florida
      Total Crime
      2,087 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      172%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Palmetto Bay? The median income in Palmetto Bay is $123,235 which is 152% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $123,235123% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,74680% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Palmetto Bay a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Coral Reef Medical Supply

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Palmetto Bay home prices? Palmetto Bay home prices are $585,600 - which is 251% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $585,600217% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,45553% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Palmetto Bay have good schools? The Palmetto Bay graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Palmetto Bay a good place to live? Palmetto Bay has an overall rating of 90% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      5 total surveys

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