Miami Beach

Population

82,031

Amenity Access Index

100/100

Life & Practicalities

Est. drive to the airport: 28 minMiami International Airport (MIA)
Est. drive to the beach: 9 min36th Street Beach access
Mean commute to work: 26.7 min
Public schools nearby: 7

Flood zoneX · AE · VE — the zone changes from parcel to parcel, so look up the FEMA designation of the specific property; inside an A or V zone, a federally regulated lender makes flood coverage a condition of the mortgage

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenStreetMap contributors · Urban Institute / NCES. Informational only, not a flood insurance determination. Amenity Access Index: our measure of dining, grocery, park and transit density inside the mapped area boundary, from OpenStreetMap data; it is not a walkability score. Census values apply only to the named municipality/CDP (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

About

Miami Beach is a barrier island about seven miles long. The Art Deco Historic District and Ocean Drive are at the south tip. Farther north, Mid-Beach holds mid-century high-rises on larger lots, while North Beach blends older low-rises and new construction, so homes for sale in Miami Beach vary by section. On the ocean side, the beach is public from one end of the island to the other, and the Intracoastal side holds marinas and waterfront parks.

Beachfront, Historic, Coastal

Highlights

The Art Deco Historic District

Ocean Drive

Lincoln Road

Mid-Beach and North Beach stretches

Unbroken public shoreline

Location

Miami Beach

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about buying and investing in this area

What makes Miami Beach famous?

Miami Beach sits on a barrier island, and the Art Deco Historic District sits at its southern tip. Farther north, in Mid-Beach and North Beach, the pace is calmer than down south.

Which types of homes can I purchase in Miami Beach?

Condos make up most of the island's housing. Some single-family pockets lie in Mid-Beach and North Beach, while hotel-condos cluster toward the south tip.

What landmarks and amenities are close by in Miami Beach?

Up in Mid-Beach and North Beach you'll find quieter parks and residential streets, while the south tip is home to Lincoln Road, the Art Deco Historic District and Ocean Drive.

Before buying in Miami Beach, what should I verify?

For the exact address you're considering, get the FEMA flood zone and also the elevation certificate. Then ask each building for its own rules on leasing out and remodels. Flood and elevation data, plus those policies, can differ block by block.

How do people get around Miami Beach?

Trolley and bus lines cover the whole island. Walking and bike paths follow the shoreline, which makes short hops within each part of the island easy.

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