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Miami Lakes

Miami Lakes

Located in Miami/Dade County

$773,569 Average Value
$350 Average Price per Sq Ft
46 Homes For Sale

Community between the palms and the pines

The South Florida town of Miami Lakes was originally developed as prime real estate for growing sugarcane. But while Florida politician Ernest Graham, a lifelong farmer, had agriculture in mind when he bought the land, his sons saw a community between the pines and palms. By the 1950s, the Graham brothers had started a company to develop Miami Lakes, a tropical, master-planned town with a circular layout inspired by the spiral of a conch shell.

Today, the town is home to over 31,000. It’s motto, “Growing Beautifully,” is a nod to the area’s verdant landscape – full of mature palms, oaks and banyans – and family-oriented atmosphere. “It has a great hometown feel, and the schools are top-notch,” says longtime resident Victor Cruz, an experienced Realtor with Miami Home Brokers Realty. “The people that live here have great family values; not only that but they get involved… There are always different events for children or just in general. For example, this year, they had a turkey drive at Optimist Park. Just giving out turkeys.”

Miami Lakes Golf Club is a major attraction to golf enthusiasts.
Miami Lakes Golf Club is a major attraction to golf enthusiasts.
Miami Lakes is known for its long stretches of green streets with oak trees.
Miami Lakes is known for its long stretches of green streets with oak trees.
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Modest midcentury houses and spacious Spanish Revivals

The median price is around $586,000, more than the national average. More than half of current listings are single-family properties, ranging from modest midcentury ranch-style houses in the heart of the city to the spacious Spanish Revivals built on the west side. Low-rise condos and townhouses are more limited in number but still available. The town is popular for its lakeside homes, many featuring private docks. Residents enjoy a tropical climate and take necessary precautions during hurricane season, which runs early June to late August.

Palm trees add minimal shade to the front yards of Spanish-style homes in Miami Lakes.
Palm trees add minimal shade to the front yards of Spanish-style homes in Miami Lakes.
Miami Lakes is popular for its lakeside homes, many featuring private docks.
Miami Lakes is popular for its lakeside homes, many featuring private docks.
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Parks and future plans for Miami Lakes Golf Club

“A lot of people think in South Florida, we must go to the beach every day, but that’s not the case,” Cruz says. “Here, you’ll take time to just appreciate nature — at the parks and at home. Where I live, you could drive a half-mile along a straight line of oak trees. It’s like a little forest.” The town features various pocket parks, some popular for dog walks, others are playground areas. There are two main recreational hubs: Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park, both hubs for youth sports, offering facilities for baseball, soccer, basketball, flag football, tennis and more. Miami Lakes Golf Club is also popular. The 18-hole course sprawls across 500 acres but is closed until November 2025 for renovation. It’s part of a $110 million redevelopment that’ll also bring new luxury apartments and shops to the area, reemphasizing the course’s landmark status. “Many are looking forward to that,” Cruz says.

Miami Lakes Golf Club is a major attraction to golf enthusiasts.
Miami Lakes Golf Club is a major attraction to golf enthusiasts.
Royal Oaks Park is center of exercise and outdoor activities in Miami Lakes.
Royal Oaks Park is center of exercise and outdoor activities in Miami Lakes.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools earns an A-minus on Niche. Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, graded B, is just south of Miami Lakes’s city limits in Hialeah. The school offers several magnet programs, including one in aerospace that will soon be offered within the school’s Space HUB. In partnership with Space Florida Academy, Space HUB will welcome its first class of astronomical students with new classrooms and a rebuilt planetarium in August 2025. Angels Reach Academy is a popular private option for Christian education.

Main Street shopping and dining

Main Street is Miami Lakes’s small, scenic downtown. Trees and stucco storefronts line its brick sidewalks. The strip features a collection of eateries, with flavors hailing from Spain to Nicaragua. During the holidays, lights are strung from each tree and lamppost for the annual Main Street Festival of Lights, a beloved 40-year-old tradition that brings music, sweet treats and holiday cheer to the community. As for day-to-day shopping, shopping plazas can be found along Miami Lakes Drive.

Brick sidewalks, tree-lined paths, and stucco storefronts create a picturesque downtown atmosphere in Miami Lakes.
Brick sidewalks, tree-lined paths, and stucco storefronts create a picturesque downtown atmosphere in Miami Lakes.
During the holidays, lights are strung from each tree and lamppost for the annual Main Street Festival of Lights in Miami Lakes.
During the holidays, lights are strung from each tree and lamppost for the annual Main Street Festival of Lights in Miami Lakes.
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Proximity to Miami International Airport

Miami Lakes is central to Interstate 75, which runs along the west side, and Miami International Airport, roughly 10 miles south. Interstate 95 is nearby, too, less than 10 miles away. Miami Lakes is between two major cities, about 20 miles northwest of Miami and 25 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale. Public transit is limited, but Miami-Dade County bus stops can be found along the far west side on Northwest 67th Avenue. Healthcare is the leading industry in Miami Lakes. The town is less than 5 miles from Palmetto General Hospital and less than 10 miles from Hialeah Hospital.

Miami-Dade Police Department

Miami Lakes contracts police services from the Miami-Dade Police Department. In early 2025, the department reported an over 15% decrease in violent and property crimes as compared to early 2024.

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Schools

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Miami Lakes Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,095,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$595,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$286,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$350

Area Facts

Number of Homes
1,331
Number of Homes for Sale
46
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
10.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,800
Significantly above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,606
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,003
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
662
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Feb 15
    Open Sun 1PM - 5PM

    7101 E Troon Cir, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

    $2,219,500

    • 4 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,796 Sq Ft
    • 7101 E Troon Cir

    Beautiful & Updated Lakefront home, in Loch Lomond community, surrounded by the Newly renovated Miami Lakes Golf course. Home features 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms, Pool, 2 Car Garage, Impact windows & doors giving amazing views of the Lake & Pool area. Features New: Plumbing, Windows, Doors, Kitchen, Bathrooms and modern circular Driveway. All Permits have been closed and finalized. Large Primary

    Inaki Arnaiz Caribe Realty Corp.

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  • Sunday, Feb 22
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    6358 Milk Wagon Ln, Hialeah, FL 33014

    $538,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,275 Sq Ft
    • 6358 Milk Wagon Ln

    Beautifully maintained and updated home in the heart of Miami Lakes, offering an unbeatable location and true move-in-ready appeal. This residence combines comfort, style, and convenience with bright lighting, an open-concept layout, and fully functional kitchen. Major upgrades include a new roof from 2021 (still under warranty), new gutters installed in 2025 with a lifetime warranty transferable

    Nayelie San Juan Epic Capital Realty

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  • Sunday, Feb 15
    Open Sun 12PM - 2PM

    15824 NW 91st Ct, Miami Lakes, FL 33018

    $599,999

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,476 Sq Ft
    • 15824 NW 91st Ct

    Experience high-end living in the unbelievable community of Satori, a gated and waterfront community in Miami Lakes known for its Beautiful 67-acre lake at the center of the neighborhood. This Azalea model features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,476 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed space. The open layout feels bright and inviting, highlighted by natural light, soft neutral tones, recessed

    Christian Salgado MDZ Realty, LLC.

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Miami Lakes Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
28,399
Median Age
43
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$89,055
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$110,288

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91%
College Graduates
38.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

45 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®®

67 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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