Living in Cutler Bay, FL
Suburb in Florida
Cutler Bay is a suburb in Florida, home to about 44,000 people, with 2.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Cutler Bay a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 9 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MIA is 16 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.89% property tax
- Safe: violent crime is 0.5× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: flat, with few parks for its size
- Few dog parks: 12 within 9 mi
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $542k, and rent is $3,130 a month
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Key facts
Living in Cutler Bay: common questions
What is the cost of living in Cutler Bay?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $542k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,130 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Cutler Bay?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.89% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Cutler Bay safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.5× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Cutler Bay?
Cutler Bay is warm all year: winter days average around 77°F and summer days around 90°F.
Does Cutler Bay get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 12 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.41 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Cutler Bay?
The nearest major airport is MIA, about 16 mi away.
How Cutler Bay scores
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