Top 5 Safest Neighborhoods in Miami for Renting Apartments
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Miami is a beautiful city with over 300 parks, endless beaches, and a cultural flare that appeals to just about anyone. It consistently ranks as one of the top attractions for romance, nightlife, and great shopping. With all the attractions that Miami has to offer, people have flocked to the city to settle down and call it home. More than 2 million people live in Miami-Dade County and when population increases, unfortunately, so does crime. There are many neighborhoods throughout Miami and some are safer than others. When searching for Miami apartments, its best to start your search in the neighbors that are ranked the safest. Let’s take a look at those.
The number one safest neighborhood in Miami is Tamiami. There are 101 violent crimes and 863 violent crimes committed annually. Tamiami has a crime index rating of 93 out of 100, which means it is safer than 93 percent of all neighborhoods in the United States. The public schools are ranked 31 out of 100 with a district rating of 3 out of 10, which means the schools are better than 23.4 percent of the schools in the United States.
Ocean View Heights has 22 violent crimes and 103 property crimes annually and has a crime index rating of 89. This means, Ocean View Heights is safer than 89 percent of all neighborhoods in the United States. The median home value in Ocean View Heights is $730,701. Most of the homes are high-rise buildings and apartment complexes. There are some stand-alone homes and townhomes.
Coconut Grove is a little bit more expensive than Ocean View Heights with median house values at $889,140. Annually Coconut Groves has 15 violent crimes and 29 property crimes. It has a crime index rating of 85, making it safer than 85 percent of the neighborhoods in the United States. There are many apartment buildings located in Coconut Grove, along with high-rise apartments that have ocean views.
Country Walk is less expensive than the two previous neighborhoods with home prices averaging $302,222. There are an average of 102 violent crimes and 922 property crimes annually. Country Walk has a crime index rating of 82, making it safer than 82 percent of the neighborhoods in the United States. There are mostly single family homes in Country Walk, but still quite a few apartment buildings.
Fountainbleau is a neighborhood located west of 826, east of 821 Toll, north of SW 8th Street, and south of Dolphin Expy. This neighborhood has a crime index of 79 with 165 violent crimes and 1,421 property crimes annually. Median home prices are quite a bit cheaper at $185,968. The majority of the homes are apartment complexes and townhomes, however, single family homes can be found in this neighborhood.
There are other safe neighborhoods in Miami besides these five. Doing a little research on crime in the neighborhoods where you are considering moving can save you heartache in the future. Once you settle on a neighborhood, you’ll have peace-of-mind knowing that you are moving to a safe area for you and your family.