Miami metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Sweetwater, FL
$339,900Median listing price
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About Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a small, densely settled city in west-central Dade — home to Dolphin Mall, one of South Florida’s largest outlet and entertainment malls, and a center of Nicaraguan-American culture, with Florida International University just to its south.



Home prices in Sweetwater
The median listing price in Sweetwater is $339,900.
Top places in Sweetwater
- Dolphin Mall
- Florida International University (adjacent)
- The city’s Nicaraguan eateries and bakeries.
Commuting from Sweetwater
- Approximately 20–30 minutes to downtown Miami via the SR-836 Dolphin Expressway, traffic permitting.
- No rail station in the city; Miami-Dade Transit bus service covers the Dolphin Mall and FIU corridors.
Schools in Sweetwater
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.
Sweetwater FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sweetwater, FL?
The median listing price in Sweetwater is $339,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Sweetwater, FL?
Approximately 20–30 minutes to downtown Miami via the SR-836 Dolphin Expressway, traffic permitting. - Which school district serves Sweetwater, FL?
Sweetwater 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.