North MiamiFL
A city of 60,344, settled in 1890. Nearly 16.9% of it is conserved land.
What makes North Miami stand out
The 3 things North Miami does most differently from other towns.
15 miles of trails in North Miami
16.9% of the town is conserved land, across 16 parks and preserves.
North Miami’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in North Miami. Another town gets a different order.
16.9% of North Miami is conserved land
15 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oleta River State Park | 11.7 mi | 937 |
| 2. Enchanted Forest Park | 0.3 mi | 23 |
| 3. Claude Pepper Park | — | 17 |
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
North Miami beats the Florida average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | North Miami | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.5% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 22.7% | 26.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.3% | 12.7% |
North Miami’s public schools outperform 49% of Florida districts
The public schools North Miami’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lawrence JR. K-8 Center | PK–8 | 1,246 | B− |
| Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Elementary School | K–5 | 664 | Not graded |
| W. J. Bryan Elementary | PK–5 | 611 | C |
| Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center | PK–8 | 548 | D |
| Archcreek Elementary School | PK–5 | 450 | C− |
| Gratigny Elementary School | PK–5 | 443 | D |
Most working residents commute out of North Miami
Most working residents leave North Miami for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Miami (20%), Miami Beach (8%) and Miami Gardens (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
North Miami has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 61°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
Crime reported in North Miami
North Miami's reported crime rate is well above Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 438 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
A typical North Miami home is worth about $422K
The typical North Miami home is worth about $422,000, up 1.1% in a year, 12% above the Florida typical home.
Typical home value
96% of working residents leave North Miami for work
Where North Miami’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About North Miami
City in Florida, United States
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay and hosts the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. Originally the "Town of Arch Creek", the area was incorporated as the "Town of Miami Shores", which was renamed the "Town of North Miami" in 1931. It was reincorporated as a city in 1953. The city is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The city is also home to the Oleta River State Park, which is the state's largest urban park. As of the 2020 census, North Miami had a population of 60,191. North Miami is the seventh largest city in Miami-Dade…
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- Established
- 1890
- Population
- 60,191
- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
North Miami’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with North Miami.