Miami Springs, FL

Miami Springs, Florida

Introduction to Miami Springs, Florida

Miami Springs, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 2 miles S of Hialeah, Florida (center to center) and 6 miles NW of Miami, Florida. The people of the city are in the Miami metropolitan area. Miami Springs has a population of 13,712.

Miami Springs History

The city of Miami Springs was founded by Glen Hammond Curtiss, who was a pioneer in the aviation industry and is also a well respected name in land development. The area which is currently known as Miami Springs was used as a “bombing range” for training U.S. pilots in World War I. Curtiss bought this area and developed it as a residential community. He named it Country Club Estates. The name Miami Springs was given to the city in 1930.

Miami Springs and nearby Attractions

• Clune-Stadnik Building
• First Presbyterian Church
• Pony Swing Bridge

Things To Do In Miami Springs

Miami Springs has one of the best examples of Pueblo Revival style of architecture in Florida. The history of the city is preserved in the buildings, some of which are as old as the city. Since the city is built near the Miami International Airport, it has got a number of good hotels which offer a wide range of facilities. The city serves as a great watering hole for people who are visiting Miami.

Miami Springs Transportation

The closest airport is Miami International Airport.

Miami Springs Higher Education

Miami Dade Community College provides adult education nearby.

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High Points

Miami Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Miami Springs, FL

Comparing Miami Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Miami Springs Almanac

Miami Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Miami Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Miami Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Miami Springs High Schools (2004)

MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
751 DOVE AVENUE
305-885-3585
Serves 3,518 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Miami Springs Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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