We used our proprietary Location Scores to rank the neighborhoods in Miami, Florida based on the following family-friendly characteristics: quiet, pedestrian-friendly, parks, groceries, elementary schools, and high schools.
Here’s our list of the best neighborhoods for families in Miami:
Local Logic builds location intelligence solutions to help home seekers and investors find opportunities that are most suited to their preferences and requirements. We draw upon thousands of data points to develop 18 proprietary Location Scores to provide street and neighborhood-level insights.
Location Scores measure amenities close by and mobility patterns around a neighborhood, so homebuyers can better understand and assess a location. Using our location insights, you can find properties based on specific characteristics, such as proximity to schools or quiet neighborhoods, and make more informed decisions on where to live.
Below you’ll find the Location Scores for the best Miami neighborhoods for families as well as the city’s average. We analyzed the locations by the following family-friendly scores:
Then, we ranked each neighborhood by a composite score of all these factors.
Here are the average scores for Miami:
👪 Composite score for family-friendliness: 6.5
Here’s our data-informed list of urban Miami’s most family-friendly neighborhoods:
👪 Composite score for family-friendliness: 7.8
Little Havana is Miami’s globally famous Cuban exile neighborhood. The neighborhood is to the immediate west of Downtown Miami, and is known for its food, vibrant street life, music, and warmth from locals. Historic Calle Ocho (8th Street) is probably the biggest gathering spot for locals of all ages. Máximo Gómez Park, known by locals as Domino Park, is where a lot of folks gather to play dominoes and chess; it’s especially busy on Sundays.
On the last Friday of every month, Cultural Fridays happen. It’s a wonderful opportunity for local families to take in musical performances on one of the many outdoor stages, and check out the work of local artists at booths or in one of the many galleries.
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👪 Composite score for family-friendliness: 7.5
Although art is everywhere in Miami, the Wynwood neighborhood prides itself on being a creative and cultural hub. You and your family will live in a neighborhood that has some of the world’s best contemporary art, some of which is found at the Wynwood Walls.
It’s also home to the Museum of Graffiti, which is the first of its kind to exist. You can take beginner lessons here, and they also have graffiti drawing classes for kids on Sunday mornings. During the week, your children can attend school at Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School and Miami Arts Charter School.
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👪 Composite score for family-friendliness: 7.1
The Buena Vista neighborhood is located just north of the Miami Design District. It’s known to be a primarily residential neighborhood and is full of historic single-family homes. It has a population of under 10,000, making it a great place to raise your family if you want to be a part of a smaller and more tight-knit community.
The neighborhood’s schools are zoned in the Miami-Dade School district and include Shadowlawn Elementary School and Design and Architecture Senior High School (also known as DASH).
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👪 Composite score for family-friendliness: 7.1
The Edgewater neighborhood offers families a variety of housing options from historic single family homes, to high-rise and mid-rise residences. The neighborhood is attracting young families with the average ages for both men and women being 32 and the average family size being three people.
When it comes to the arts, Edgewater is home to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. If you or your family are more into the sciences, you also have the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, which includes an aquarium and planetarium.
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👪 Composite score for family-friendliness: 6.6
Coconut Grove, also known as The Grove, is the oldest neighborhood in Miami-Dade when it comes to continuous habitation. It’s a laid-back area that’s famous for its boating activity, and draws its roots back to The Bahamas. It’s also one of the greenest areas in all of Miami, which is good news for families that like to spend time in these sorts of areas. Peacock Park sits on more than nine acres, and offers a ton of family-friendly recreational activities.
The outdoor facilities include a basketball court, softball field, soccer fields, and playgrounds. The indoor recreational building houses foosball, ping-pong, and a handful of computer workstations with free wifi. The neighborhood also offers an outdoor market and a number of outdoor festivals and events during the year, including the Coconut Grove Arts Festival.
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If you want your family to be immersed in the arts, or Cuban and South American culture, then one of our best neighborhoods in Miami for families might be just what you’re looking for.
Our Location Scores are available through Local Content on many of our partner sites and their real estate listings in Miami. When searching for your next home, or a new neighborhood, you can look for specific characteristics on each individual listing to find the perfect place for you and your family.
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June 15, 2023 | 8 minutes read
