Living in Kendale Lakes, FL
Suburb in Florida
Kendale Lakes is a suburb in Florida, home to about 52,000 people, with 3.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Kendale Lakes a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MIA is 10 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.71% property tax
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Few dog parks: 20 within 9 mi
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Kendale Lakes ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Kendale Lakes: common questions
What is the cost of living in Kendale Lakes?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $432k, 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 Kendale Lakes?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.71% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Kendale Lakes safe?
Kendale Lakes isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Kendale Lakes?
Kendale Lakes is warm all year: winter days average around 78°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Kendale Lakes 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 0.42 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Kendale Lakes?
The nearest major airport is MIA, about 10 mi away.
How Kendale Lakes scores
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