Before its 1914 incorporation, Florida City was known as Detroit. The reason was simply the fact that many new residents at that time were from Detroit. However, the misled northerners didn’t stay long, finding South Florida to be much wetter than promised. They left the community’s primary homesteaders behind, and those southern families proudly reclaimed “Detroit” as Florida City. Needless to say, originality was never among the community’s chief draws. However, its lush tropical greenery has always set a beautiful scene.
Florida City is the southernmost municipality in South Florida. Its almost 13,000 residents are only 25 miles north of Far Beach in Key Largo and have immediate access to the Everglades National Park on the city’s east side. While residents know Florida City as home and tourists view it as the last pitstop before the Florida Keys, investors see dollar signs. “It’s up-and-coming,” says longtime local Saud Rai, CEO of the Keyes Company's Skywalker Group. “There’s a lot of new construction. I’m talking thousands of new townhomes, single-family homes and apartments.” Construction is one of the city’s leading industries, alongside healthcare and waste management.
Locals and tourists can find lots of shopping at Florida Keys Outlet Center just outside of Florida City.
Florida City, FL is a quiet and peaceful community.
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Florida City is full of new homes
According to Rai, Florida City’s oldest homes date back to the 1950s, but they’re few and far between. Many ranch-style homes cropped up between the 1970s and 1990s before “everything slowed down in the 2000s.” The city is currently experiencing another developmental boom, with new construction ushering in contemporary planned communities like On Alba. The median home price in Florida City is a few thousand dollars less than the national median of $420,400.
Florida City, FL has new construction alongside midcentury homes.
A national pyramidal style home is the foundation homes in Florida City.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools and School Choice
Florida City is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which earns an A-minus on Niche and ranks No. 12 on the website’s list of Florida’s best school districts. The district is known for its School Choice program, which allows parents to select their child’s school during an open enrollment period. The School for Advanced Studies is highly sought-after across South Florida. Its Homestead campus, graded A-plus, is less than a mile north of Florida City. Niche ranks it as the county’s No. 1 best public high school.
Students began their educational journey at Florida City Elementary School.
Homestead Middle School presents wonderful programs for young students.
Homestead Senior High School in Homestead, FL features a handful of programs that allow students to get a jumpstart on future careers.
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Parks at home and parks in Homestead
Florida City has a few public parks where residents can stretch their legs and enjoy the warm South Florida weather. Lorens Roberts Park is a sporty hub in the heart of town, and Homestead’s many green spaces are a short drive away. “The line between Homestead and Florida City is becoming nonexistent,” Rai says. “It's like they're becoming one big neighborhood." Of course, the most recreational offerings are in the Everglades National Park, which sprawls across over 2,000 square miles of wetlands laden with trails and boardwalks. Paddling tours through the mangroves are particularly popular.
Welcome to Everglades National Park in Homestead, FL.
Take a bike ride or walk on one of the many nature trails Black Pointe Park and Marina.
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Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace
Main roads Palm Drive and U.S. Route 1 are lined by new developments featuring local and chain eateries alike. The city’s east side is packed with big-box stores and is home to the Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace. The mall has around 50 outlets in an open-air setting, where shoppers peruse storefronts under elegant Spanish Revival arches.
The food court of Florida Keys Outlet has many options for dining or just a quick snack.
There's plenty of shopping at Belle's Outlet at Florida Keys Outlet.
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Beyond Interstate 95
Florida City is about 30 miles south of Downtown Miami and the Miami International Airport. Miami-Dade County has several Metrobus routes in the city. U.S. Route 1, Florida’s Turnpike and Krome Avenue are the main ways in and out of town.
Crime
Crime statistics for Florida City are not readily available, but Niche reports that its crime rate is much higher than the national crime rate.
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On average, homes in Florida City, FL sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Florida City, FL over the last 12 months is $391,858, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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