South Florida neighborhood guide
Ten communities across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, compared the same way — lifestyle, property types and what to check before you buy.
Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County
10 neighborhoods
Miami-DadeAventura
Polished, walkable and convenient: Aventura Mall, marinas, golf and the Don Soffer loop. Daily errands, dining and recreation are all within about ten minutes.
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Oceanfront towers on a narrow barrier island between the ocean and the Intracoastal. Branded residences, beach clubs, oceanfront parks and a fishing pier.
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Miami-DadeMiami Beach
From Art Deco South Beach to calm Mid- and North Beach. Iconic architecture, restaurants and nightlife — and strict rental rules to check building by building.
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Miami-DadeBrickell
Miami's financial district: high-rise living, Brickell City Centre, rooftop restaurants and walk-to-work convenience. Liquid market, lots of new construction.
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Miami-DadeEdgewater
A fast-growing strip of bayfront towers between Downtown and Midtown, with sunrise views over Biscayne Bay and walking distance to Wynwood and the Design District.
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Miami-DadeWynwood
Miami's arts district: murals, galleries, breweries and restaurants in former warehouses — now with a new generation of lofts and boutique condos.
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Miami-DadeCoconut Grove
Miami's leafy bayfront village: canopy trees, marinas and sailing clubs, cafés and some of the city's best schools. Limited inventory and steady demand.
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Miami-DadeCoral Gables
The “City Beautiful”: Mediterranean architecture, banyan-lined streets, top private schools and the University of Miami. Mostly single-family homes with strict design codes.
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Miami-DadeKey Biscayne
A private island village minutes from Brickell: calm beaches, two major parks, golf-cart streets and its own police, fire and schools.
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Miami-DadeDoral
A modern, bilingual city next to Miami International Airport: newer planned communities, parks, schools and a major business and logistics hub.
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Broward County
4 neighborhoods
BrowardHollywood
The Broadwalk — about 2.5 miles of beachfront promenade — plus a lively downtown and quieter residential streets inland. More space for the money, about 20 minutes to FLL.
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BrowardHallandale Beach
Between Aventura and Hollywood, with ocean and Intracoastal condos at a softer price point than Miami-Dade. Gulfstream Park, new developments and a strong rental market.
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BrowardFort Lauderdale
The “Venice of America” — about 165 miles of waterways, Las Olas Boulevard and a growing downtown. Waterfront homes with boat docks and oceanfront condos.
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BrowardPembroke Pines
Suburban Broward with newer single-family homes, parks and well-regarded schools. More house and yard for the budget — a drive, not a walk, to the beach.
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