Why Live in Miramar
Miramar, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, features a variety of mid-20th century homes, including ranch-style houses with brick facades, Mediterranean homes with stucco exteriors and terra cotta roofing, contemporary colonials, and Spanish Revival homes. Custom mansions and mini-mansions along the St. Johns River come with private docks, one-acre lots, and manicured yards. The area is known for its lush greenery, with palm trees and moss-draped live oaks lining the streets. Miramar offers several parks, such as River Oaks Park with its nonmotorized boat launch and dog-walking amenities, Inwood Park with its sandy strip along the river, Colonial Manor Lake Park with a five-acre lake, and Granada Park featuring a playground and picnic tables. Dining options include The Local, Players Locker Room, Metro Diner, and Happy Brew, all located near Hendricks Avenue and San Jose Boulevard. Grocery stores like Winn Dixie and Publix are within a few miles. Most residents drive, with downtown Jacksonville about 4 miles north and major Interstate 95 accessible 2 miles east. Public transportation is available via Jacksonville Transportation Authority buses. The neighborhood is safer than the national average. Hendricks Avenue Elementary School, highly rated with over 80 percent proficiency in reading and math, serves the area, while Alfred I. duPont Middle School and Terry Parker High School offer various student clubs and activities. Wolfson Children's Hospital and HCA Florida Memorial Hospital are nearby, and Jacksonville International Airport is about 20 miles north.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miramar a good place to live?
Miramar is a good place to live, receiving 4.2 stars from its residents. Miramar is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Miramar is a suburban neighborhood. Miramar has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.8 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $166,536 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 77.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Miramar are home owners, with 12.2% of residents renting and 87.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Miramar can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Miramar neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Miramar?
The median home price in Miramar is $369,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $74,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $82K a year to afford the median home price in Miramar. The average household income in Miramar is $167K.
What are the best public schools in Miramar?
The best public schools that serve Miramar are:
What are the best private schools in Miramar?
The best private schools that serve Miramar are:
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Are home prices dropping in Miramar?
Yes, home prices in Miramar are down 78% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Miramar, FL
On average, homes in Miramar, Jacksonville sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Miramar, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $40,000, down 93% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$40,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$404,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$369,900
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$359,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-93%