Miami metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Westchester, FL
$720,000Median listing price
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About Westchester
Westchester is a large census-designated place in west Miami-Dade — a classic postwar suburb of single-family homes along the Bird Road (SW 40th Street) corridor, close to FIU and the airport employment zone.
Home prices in Westchester
The median listing price in Westchester is $720,000.
Top places in Westchester
- Bird Road (SW 40th Street)
- Nearby Florida International University.
- Local Cuban bakeries, cafeterias, and shops.
Commuting from Westchester
- Approximately 20–25 minutes to downtown Miami via Bird Road or the SR-836 Dolphin Expressway, traffic permitting.
- No rail station in the CDP; Miami-Dade Transit bus service runs the Bird Road and SW 8th Street corridors.
Schools in Westchester
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.
Westchester FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Westchester, FL?
The median listing price in Westchester is $720,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Westchester, FL?
Approximately 20–25 minutes to downtown Miami via Bird Road or the SR-836 Dolphin Expressway, traffic permitting. - Which school district serves Westchester, FL?
Westchester 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.