Why Live in Lago Mar
Kendale Lakes West in Miami is a sprawling suburban community featuring a mix of gated and open subdivisions, lush green spaces, and highly rated schools. The neighborhood offers a variety of home styles, including Spanish Revivals, ranch-style homes, and split-level properties, many built from the late 1980s onward. Residents enjoy convenient access to commercial areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment, such as the Publix in the Shoppes at Lago Mar and the popular Smoothie Spot café. For nightlife, Strange Beast brewpub and pizzeria provides a local hangout with live music on weekends. The area is home to several parks, including Olympic Park, which is dog-friendly and features a walking path, basketball courts, and a playground, and Lago Mar Park, known for its sand volleyball games. Kendale Lakes West is served by highly rated schools like Pinecrest Academy South, Lamar Louise Curry Middle, and John A. Ferguson Senior High, which offers specialized magnet programs. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families. Despite its suburban setting, Kendale Lakes West is just over an hour from Miami's beaches, blending suburban tranquility with city proximity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lago Mar a good place to live?
Lago Mar is a good place to live. Lago Mar is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Lago Mar is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lago Mar has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.4 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $136,727 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 32.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Lago Mar are home owners, with 17.4% of residents renting and 82.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lago Mar can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lago Mar neighborhood guide.
Is Lago Mar, FL a safe neighborhood?
Lago Mar, FL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lago Mar?
The median home price in Lago Mar is $650,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $130,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $139K a year to afford the median home price in Lago Mar. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Lago Mar is $137K.
What are the best public schools in Lago Mar?
The best public schools that serve Lago Mar are:
What are the best private schools in Lago Mar?
The best private schools that serve Lago Mar are:
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Are home prices dropping in Lago Mar?
Yes, home prices in Lago Mar are down 4% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Lago Mar, FL
On average, homes in Lago Mar, Miami sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Lago Mar, Miami over the last 12 months is $607,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$607,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$510,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$342
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
66
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%