Living in South Miami Heights, FL
Suburb in Florida
South Miami Heights is a suburb in Florida, home to about 38,000 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 South Miami Heights a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 9 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.63% property tax
- Easy flying: MIA is 16 mi away
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 15 within 9 mi
- Fewer graduates: 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
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Key facts
Living in South Miami Heights: common questions
What is the cost of living in South Miami Heights?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $415k, 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 South Miami Heights?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.63% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is South Miami Heights safe?
South Miami Heights isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
How are the schools in South Miami Heights?
Public schools in South Miami Heights test close to the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 21 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in South Miami Heights?
South Miami Heights is warm all year: winter days average around 77°F and summer days around 90°F.
Does South Miami Heights 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 0.37 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to South Miami Heights?
The nearest major airport is MIA, about 16 mi away.
How South Miami Heights scores
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