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Miami-Dade County Real Estate - Miami

Miami

Miami is Florida's second most populous city. Miami is also the second largest US city with a Spanish speaking majority, which accounts for its nickname of "the capital of Latin America." Industries with the largest influence in Miami include commerce, finance, and international business. Miami is home to the headquarters of many large businesses including Burger King, US Century Bank, Caribbean Cruise Lines, and World Fuel Services. The port of Miami is one of the nation's busiest ports and contributes $18 billion to the city's economy. The largest employers in Miami are Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County, United States Government, Florida Government, University of Miami, and Baptist Health South Florida.

Miami links:

• Wikipedia
• Miami Florida
• Miami City Website

Links

• Miami Real Estate Market Data
• Miami-Dade County Real Estate Market Data
• Walkscore for Zipcode 33146
• Coral Gables, FL Property Values on Trulia

Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is part of the southeast Florida region along with Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, and Monroe counties. Miami Dade County has 35 cities and incorporates many different geographical areas. The north, central, and east regions are heavily urbanized, with many large skyscrapers and a dense population. The southern region of Miami-Dade County is sparsely populated and is the heart of Miami-Dade's agricultural economy. The western region of the county includes the Everglades National Park and is inhabited only by a tribal village. The county is home to around 2.5 million people, making it the most populous in Florida and number seven in the country.

Major industries for this county are tourism, international trade, international banking, and transportation. Top public employers are Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County, the Federal Government, Florida State Government, and Jackson Health Systems. Major private employers include the University of Miami, Baptist Health South Florida, Publix Supermarkets, American Airlines, and Precision Response Corporation.

The county's seat and largest city is Miami. Miami's close proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean makes it the center for international trade with those areas. The city?s population is 70% Hispanic. The concentration of Latin American businesses and international banks in the city has given it the nickname ?Capital of Latin America?. PortMiami acts as one of the largest cruise spots in the world. Miami International Airport is one of the busiest ports of entry for foreign travelers and handles the most international air cargo of any airport in the country.

Miami-Dade is also a major tourist destination, especially in the city of Miami Beach. The historic 1920s Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive are well-known landmarks, many of which have historic designations. Visitors enjoy the warm weather, sandy beaches, and nightlife of South Beach. It is also a major convention destination. The annual Art Basel Miami and its satellite fairs bring the foremost art collectors to South Beach and the Miami neighborhood of Wynwood.

Miami-Dade County is home to numerous large universities including the private University of Miami, public Florida International University, and Catholic Barry University. The county is also home to historically-black Florida Memorial University and Miami Dade College, the second-largest public university in the nation by enrollment. The Miami-Dade County Public School System is the fifth-largest in the nation.

Neighboring Properties

Address	Type	Sq Ft	Class
5965 Ponce De Leon Blvd	Professional service building	3,767	B
6500 Red Rd	Church	35,641	B
5915 Ponce De Leon Blvd	Office building, non-professional service building, multi-story	62,805	B
1540 S Dixie Hwy	Restaurant, cafeteria	2,655	B
1530 S Dixie Hwy	Store, one story	2,475	B
1570 S Dixie Hwy	Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services)	4,874	B
5877 Ponce De Leon Blvd	Community Shopping Center	4,196	B
1507 Levante Ave	Private school or college	82,594	B
1574 S Dixie Hwy	Vacant Commercial	0	L
1514 S Dixie Hwy	Restaurant, cafeteria	3,819	B
1540 Levante Ave	Private school or college	15,879	B