Homes For Sale in North Miami

North Miami

North Miami is a suburban city located in the Northeast of Miami-Dade County. North Miami is the sixth largest city in the county and is located to the north of Miami. In 2010, the city was crowned a winner of the ‘All American City’ award. Its convenient location between Miami and Fort Lauderdale provides easy access to the surrounding beaches and local tourist attractions.

Location

North Miami is serviced by two major airports. Miami International Airport is the most conveniently located and is approximately 10 miles from North Miami with both national and international flights. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport is only 25 minutes away. Getting around the city is easy thanks to the free bus service called the NoMi Express. The city has a typical Florida climate warm dry winters and more humid summers.

Population of North Miami

North Miami’s population of 60,000 is one of the most wide ranging and ethnically diverse populations in the state, and the City is known for its large Haitian-American population.  

Activities, Events & Outdoor Life

North Miami is home to The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Miami Auto Museum with its large collection of classic cars, Hollywood cars, mini cars, scooters, motorcycles and bicycles.

The Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Charles Gwathmey, of Gwathmey Siegel, and offers visitors both temporary exhibitions and exhibitions of its collection.  MOCA’s ‘Optic Nerve’ is recognized as an important forum for emerging artists working in film.

The City is proud of its beautiful parks and outdoor spaces including Arch Creek Park, Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park and The Oleta River State Park.  The Oleta River State Park is the largest urban park in the Florida State Park system and has the largest collection of Australian pine trees found in Florida. The city also boasts the Arch Creek Park that houses a museum and nature center known for botanical, historical and archeological study.

North Miami is packed with dining options, and is becoming better known for its plentiful range of hidden gems.  Whatever taste bud or mood, there is something for everyone throughout the day; from French toast and Thai to classic Italian or a healthier lunch option.   

North Miami boasts a packed calendar of events provided by the City for its residents; from yoga to painting classes, and children’s workshops to sporting activities.  The City is committed to making all youth athletic and aquatic programs available to the residents of North Miami.

Historic Districts

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 has grown rapidly since its incorporation in 1926, and the City houses the largest number of mid-century modern buildings in the whole of South Florida. 

The Business Community

The Miami Herald ranked the Miami-Dade County as number 2 for start-ups in the US, and the City, in partnership with the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce and the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency have active programs to assist start-up businesses.  The current development of Biscayne Landing as a mixed use commercial/hotel/residential community will have a positive effect on the local economy.  The master-planned development will feature approximately 120,000 square feet (11,000 m2) of commercial office and retail space, 2,800 to 5,000 residential units, a park and recreation facilities. 

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Useful Links:

http://www.northmiamifl.gov/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Miami,_Florida

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