Miami metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Miami, FL
About Miami
Miami is the county seat and the urban core of South Florida — a global city built around downtown and Brickell’s financial district, the Port of Miami, and distinct neighborhoods from Little Havana and Wynwood to Coconut Grove and the Design District. Housing ranges from Brickell and downtown high-rise condos to historic single-family neighborhoods and bungalow districts.
Home prices in Miami
The median listing price in Miami is $620,000.
Top places in Miami
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- Wynwood Walls
- Little Havana and Calle Ocho
- Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace on Biscayne Bay.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and the Frost Science museum at Museum Park.
- Brickell Avenue
Commuting from Miami
- Downtown Miami is the region’s commute destination; drive times from surrounding towns are listed in their profiles.
- Metrorail and the free Metromover serve downtown, Brickell, the airport area, and points south to Dadeland.
- Tri-Rail commuter rail reaches the Miami Airport station; Brightline intercity service departs from MiamiCentral downtown.
Schools in Miami
Public schools: Miami-Dade County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Miami FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Miami, FL?
The median listing price in Miami is $620,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Miami, FL?
Downtown Miami is the region’s commute destination; drive times from surrounding towns are listed in their profiles. - Which school district serves Miami, FL?
Miami is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.