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Miami Design District

Miami Design District

$866,921 Average Value
$245 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Miami district combines high-end retail, restaurants and art

Combine high-end fashion, trendy art collections and award-winning restaurants and you get the one-of-a-kind Miami Design District. Once a low-income area, today abandoned warehouses and garages have been transformed into works of modern architectural art. This neighborhood is a mecca for designer retail, home to 170 stores and flagship locations for Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton and several others. Yet it’s not just for the fashion-forward. Public art, galleries and architectural projects are woven throughout the neighborhood’s pedestrian-friendly walkways. The district is anchored by two museums: the de la Cruz Collection and the Institute of Contemporary Art. “The Miami Design District is a famous name, it’s almost like saying ‘Beverly Hills,’” says Mario Avalos, a Realtor with K and A Realty who has been selling homes in the Miami area since 2011. “If you want that kind of branding, that’s the place to live.” Residents live in vintage Mediterranean-style homes or luxury high-rise apartments and condominiums immersed in this cultural epicenter. They are in a prime location to enjoy the rest of Miami, situated four miles from downtown and six miles from Miami Beach. “It’s close to the best that Miami has to offer,” Avalos says. Bordered by Interstate 95, locals can easily access the rest of South Florida and beyond.
High end designers like Bulgari can be found in the Design District.
High end designers like Bulgari can be found in the Design District.
The Louis Vuitton store in the Miami Design District lights up at night.
The Louis Vuitton store in the Miami Design District lights up at night.
This interactive swing set designed by GT2P in located in the center of the Design District.
This interactive swing set designed by GT2P in located in the center of the Design District.
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Miami Design District

Locals have high-end retail stores in their backyard selling men’s and women’s fashion, shoes, beauty supplies, art, Teslas, eyewear, accessories, home décor, custom tailoring and reconstructive garment services. Those who can spare the extra cash may opt for personal shoppers who will select garments for special events or curate wardrobes to reflect timeless trends or the latest fashions. The Miami Design District has three Michelin-starred restaurants, which include Cote Miami, Le Jardinier and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon – the only restaurant with two Michelin Stars in Florida. Opening in 2019, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon presents modern takes on French Cuisine. It offers an immersive experience with a 34-seat counter facing the open kitchen. Locals can cap the night with a drink at several bars, or dessert at several artisanal ice cream shops. Vegetarians and vegans can dine at four restaurants serving plant-based dishes with local and organic ingredients. For grocery shopping, locals go to Bravo Supermarket, Publix or Trader Joe’s, which are located in or near the neighborhood.
L' Atelier is Design Districts and Floridas only two star Michelin starred French restaurant.
L' Atelier is Design Districts and Floridas only two star Michelin starred French restaurant.
Swan by Groot Hospitality is one of the more popular restaurants in the Design District.
Swan by Groot Hospitality is one of the more popular restaurants in the Design District.
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Spanish Colonial homes

Housing includes single-family homes in varying styles and sizes and dozens of high-rise apartments and condominiums. While many homes were built between the ‘20s and the ‘50s, the district also has newly built dwellings. The Spanish colonial revival style dominates the housing stock in the Miami Design District. Condos may go for $315,000 for a studio while single-family houses range between $300,000 and $900,000 for two and three bedrooms. Prices creep into the millions for four- and five-bedroom properties over 2,000 square feet. Many houses on the higher end come with private pools and spacious backyards. “They have a certain charm because they’re older,” Avalos says. “In most of the properties, the floors were made of real wood, and the interior hallways have round arches.” Condo owners enjoy balconies with bay views, pools, fitness centers and doormen. Residential streets are flanked by sidewalks and shaded by canopies of mature trees.
Single family homes have lush yards in the Miami Design District.
Single family homes have lush yards in the Miami Design District.
The tropical landscape of the Design District grows deep on this Spanish influenced home.
The tropical landscape of the Design District grows deep on this Spanish influenced home.
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Parties span city blocks

The Miami Design District is a hub for events surrounding arts and culture, fashion, music and food. Locals shop for home décor, clothing, art and fresh produce at outdoor markets. Lion dancers parade through the district for the Lunar New Year Celebration in February. Locals like to bar hop for holidays such as Saint Patrick’s Day, Halloween and Octoberfest when businesses coordinate to throw parties spanning five to 10 city blocks.
The Miami Design District has a very active nightlife.
The Miami Design District has a very active nightlife.
Residents wait outside of a Design District restaurant for their ride.
Residents wait outside of a Design District restaurant for their ride.
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Parks are located just outside the neighborhood

The Miami Design District is an urban park where locals play among the art, including interactive works such as “Conscious Actions,” a series of playground-inspired pieces disbursed throughout the neighborhood like a swing. Locals may learn about the district’s ecologically important foliage – including rare native Floridian and Caribbean orchids – with over 100 QR codes planted throughout the neighborhood. For more green space, locals may visit Roberto Clemente Park, with a playground, open area, basketball courts and baseball fields.
Beautiful sunset over Albert Pallot Park in The Design District.
Beautiful sunset over Albert Pallot Park in The Design District.
Just minutes east of the Design District towards the water you can find Morningside Park.
Just minutes east of the Design District towards the water you can find Morningside Park.
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Interstate 195 hugs the Design District making it easy to maneuver the rest of city.
Interstate 195 hugs the Design District making it easy to maneuver the rest of city.

I-95 is a nearby connection

Walking or ridesharing is the transportation of choice to get around the district. For out-of-town travel, I-95 borders the neighborhood’s west and south sides, providing a direct north-south route through the state. It connects locals with Miami International Airport 6 miles to the west. The Miami Brightline station is located three miles south, connecting locals with Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. In case of medical emergencies, locals have Douglas Gardens Hospital nearby.
The Design and Architecture Senior High School is located in the heart of Design District.
The Design and Architecture Senior High School is located in the heart of Design District.

Students study design and architecture at Miami high school

Students can attend Shadowlawn Elementary School and Morningside K-8 Academy, which both earn a B-minus grade from Niche. For High School, Design and Architecture Senior High is located right in the neighborhood with an A-plus grade. It is a public school wherein students study architecture, fashion, industrial design, entertainment technology and visual communications under the tutelage of industry professionals. For private school, students may attend The Cushman School, which is Miami's oldest continuously operating private educational institution.
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Transit

Airport

Miami International

20 min drive

Bus

NW 36 St & N Miami Av

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NE 39 St & NE Miami Ct

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N Miami Av & NE 38 St

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NW 36 St & NW 5 Av

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NW 36 St & NW 3 Av

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Biscayne Bd & # 4300

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NE 2 Av & NE 40 St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Miami Design District US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Miami Design District Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$326,770
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
62
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,010
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,444
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,696
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,092
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
714
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,332
Median Age
40
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$66,994
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,618

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

52 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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