Living in Tamiami, FL
Suburb in Florida
Tamiami is a suburb in Florida, home to about 51,000 people, with 3.7 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is Tamiami a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MIA is 7 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.73% property tax
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 17 within 9 mi
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $516k, and rent is $3,130 a month
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Key facts
Living in Tamiami: common questions
What is the cost of living in Tamiami?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $516k, 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 Tamiami?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.73% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Tamiami safe?
Tamiami 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 Tamiami?
Tamiami is warm all year: winter days average around 78°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Tamiami 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 Tamiami?
The nearest major airport is MIA, about 7 mi away.
How Tamiami scores
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