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Hialeah Acres

Hialeah Acres

$516,947 Average Value
$390 Average Price per Sq Ft
43 Homes For Sale

Hialeah Acres is close to parks, restaurants and highways

Hialeah Acres is a residential neighborhood in Hialeah, a city whose name means "high prairie" in the Muskogee language. The area features a mix of single-family homes and apartment complexes, close to green spaces like Babcock Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. With the historic Hialeah Park Casino nearby and a variety of restaurants lining Palm Avenue, entertainment and dining are also easy to reach. You'll also have an easy time getting around Greater Miami thanks to Okeechobee Road and multiple major highways in the surrounding area.

Hialeah Acres is located in what is truly the heart of the Miami region.
Hialeah Acres is located in what is truly the heart of the Miami region.
You can have a great time eating all the delicious food in Hialeah Acres.
You can have a great time eating all the delicious food in Hialeah Acres.
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What to know about home styles and prices in the area

Single-family homes make up most of the area. These are typically one-story concrete block houses built in the mid-1900s with straightforward layouts. Many have been updated or fully renovated over the years, with modern kitchens, impact windows and refreshed interiors. Despite compact lots, many properties still fit backyard pools. You'll also see some duplexes and condo buildings, creating a mixed residential feel. When it comes to prices, condos typically range from the mid-$100,000s to the lower $300,000s, while single-family homes fall between the lower $300,000s and the mid-$700,000s.

More and more buyers are coming into Hialeah Acres to remodel homes.
More and more buyers are coming into Hialeah Acres to remodel homes.
Hialeah Acres has a few condos for homes buyers to choose from.
Hialeah Acres has a few condos for homes buyers to choose from.
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Wide range of dining options reflects area's diverse culture

Hialeah Acres has a diverse dining scene with a wide range of options. "It's the location and the culture of the area that draws people," says local Moises Saca, a broker with Best American Realty. "It's a multiethnic area. You can find any kind of food you like there." You can sit down for a meal at these spots:

  • Maruchi Restaurant, a casual spot serving Cuban staples like chicharrones and tamales
  • La Carne Asada, a low-key restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled Nicaraguan meats and traditional sides
  • La Bodeguita Restaurant, a Spanish restaurant featuring tapas, paella and Cuban-American flavor combinations
  • Tropical Restaurant La Casa Del Churrasco, which is popular for its grilled steaks
  • Heads Or Tails Seafood Fish Market & Restaurant, a combined fish market and casual eatery with daily specials
For shopping, you can head to Flamingo Plaza, which has a Fresco y Más supermarket and other stores.

El Maruchi is a staple in the neighborhood serving some of the best Cuban food in town.
El Maruchi is a staple in the neighborhood serving some of the best Cuban food in town.
Residents enjoy a nice evening out at one of the best restaurants in town, Maruchi.
Residents enjoy a nice evening out at one of the best restaurants in town, Maruchi.
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Neighborhood parks feature pools, courts and walking paths

At over 18 acres, Babcock Park is a central hub for outdoor activity in the neighborhood. Visitors can cool off in the swimming pool, play a match on the lighted tennis and basketball courts or use the indoor racquetball courts. Several baseball fields and a playground round out the park's amenities. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park is another large green space with walking paths, tennis and basketball courts and a playground. For a quieter outing, Cuban Culture in Exile Heritage Park, also known locally as Monument Park, features monuments and dedication plaques in a reflective outdoor setting.

Cuban Culture in Exile Heritage Park is a monument to early Cuban immigrants in the area.
Cuban Culture in Exile Heritage Park is a monument to early Cuban immigrants in the area.
Hialeah Acres residents frequent the Babcock Park for baseball and softball games.
Hialeah Acres residents frequent the Babcock Park for baseball and softball games.
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Local schools include highly rated options and specialty tracks

Neighborhood students are part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Schools they can attend include Hialeah Elementary School, which has a B rating from Niche, and Miami Springs Senior High School, which features a Cambridge AICE program and a travel and tourism magnet. Private schools include Edison Private School, a pre-kindergarten-through-12th-grade campus with a Niche rating of B-plus.

From celebrity hotspot to a casino favored by locals

Hialeah Park Casino is a historic entertainment hub just north of the neighborhood. It was designed using bold elements from European architecture, such as its Monte Carlo-inspired casino floor. The casino's heyday ran from the 1950s to the '70s, when presidents, celebrities and foreign diplomats would swing by while wintering in Miami. It still does steady business, but the crowd has changed. "Hialeah Park Casino is always busy, but it's more of a local crowd," Saca says. "People who don't live in the area will head to Hard Rock."

Getting around by car, bus and rail

For drivers, West Okeechobee Road is a primary route through Hialeah Acres, while the Palmetto Expressway is nearby for regional travel. The highways are convenient but can get busy at peak travel times. "Traffic is everywhere in Miami — you can't escape — and Hialeah is no different," Saca says with a laugh. Miami International Airport is about 3 miles south, while Downtown Miami is about 9 miles away. Public transportation is widely available through Miami-Dade Transit's Metrobus service and the City of Hialeah's local bus routes. The closest Metrorail stop is the Okeechobee station west of the neighborhood.

Hialeah Acres has a few different forms of public transportation to choose from.
Hialeah Acres has a few different forms of public transportation to choose from.
Okeechobee Road is one of the main roads in the area.
Okeechobee Road is one of the main roads in the area.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Miami International

15 min drive

Bus

E 4 Av & E 19 St

Bus

E 8 Av & E 11 Pl

Bus

E 25 St & E 10 Av

Bus

E 9 St & E 10 Av

Bus

W 4 Av & W 20 St

Bus

E 3 St & E 1 Av

Bus

E 9 St & 8 Ct Hialeah

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hialeah Acres US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
5,376
Number of Homes for Sale
43
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,472
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,968
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
969
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
612
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
64
Median Rent
$2,300
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,880
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,000
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,900
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,000
Median Condo Rent
$1,999
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,200

Demographics

Total Population
32,350
Median Age
48
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$49,398
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$64,957

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
65.8%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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