Miami Gardens, FL

Miami Gardens FL scores 54/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 21% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 121 (100 = avg); violent crime index 112; property crime index 129. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Miami Gardens. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Miami Gardens is about $1,787/month (on the high side). At $1,787/month for a typical unit, you need about $64,332+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $378,500.

Median household income is $63,627, property taxes run about 1.02%, and homes typically sell in around 31 days. Local median income ($63,627) sits below the $64,332 comfort line for that rent. Many households will feel stretched.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 84°F (highs near 88°F, lows near 80°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Miami Gardens: (1) Households earning $64,332+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,787/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Miami Gardens who already priced rent and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 54/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,787/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Miami Gardens does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $64,332 household income for $1,787/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Miami Gardens scores 54/100 on safety with $1,787/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.