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Miami

A City in and the County Seat of Miami-Dade County, Florida

 

Miami is a world-renowned city on Florida’s southeastern coast, celebrated for its sunny beaches, vibrant culture, and international flair. Known as “The Magic City” for its fast growth and energy, Miami blends a tropical lifestyle with urban sophistication. It’s a major hub for tourism, finance, and international trade, and is often recognized as the “Cruise Capital of the World.” With its Art Deco architecture in South Beach, diverse food and music scenes influenced by Latin American and Caribbean cultures, and year-round warm weather, Miami is both a global destination and a thriving place to live.

Downtown Miami Cityscape

Downtown Miami Cityscape

Photo by Demetrius Theune via Canva.com

Location & Size

Miami is located in southeastern Florida, along the Atlantic coast, in Miami-Dade County. It sits between Biscayne Bay to the east and the Everglades to the west, covering about 56 square miles.

Miami is about 20 miles south of Fort Lauderdale and roughly 160 miles from Key West, making it the gateway to both the Florida Keys and the Caribbean.

 

Founded

Miami’s history is one of the most unique in Florida. The area was originally inhabited by the Tequesta people for thousands of years before European contact. Spanish explorers arrived in the 1500s, but it remained largely unsettled until the late 1800s.

The city of Miami was officially founded on July 28, 1896, making it one of the youngest major cities in the United States. Its creation is closely tied to Julia Tuttle, a local landowner known as the “Mother of Miami.” She persuaded railroad magnate Henry Flagler to extend his Florida East Coast Railway south to the area by offering him land. With the arrival of the railroad, Miami quickly developed from a small settlement into a thriving city.

Early growth was fueled by tourism, trade, and real estate, setting the stage for Miami to become the vibrant international hub it is today.

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Population

Miami is the second-most populous city in Florida with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census, while the Miami metropolitan area has an estimated 6.46 million residents.

Miami is the third-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

Known For

  • World-famous beaches, including South Beach

  • Art Deco architecture in Miami Beach

  • Cuban and Latin American cultural influences (especially in Little Havana)

  • International banking and global trade hub

  • Major sports teams: Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Inter Miami CF

  • The Port of Miami — “Cruise Capital of the World”

  • Art, fashion, and nightlife scene (Wynwood, Design District, downtown clubs)

Cost of living

  • Median Household Income: Around $55,000

  • Median Home Price: About $550,000

  • Median Rent (1-bedroom): Around $2,200/month

 

 

Things to do

  • Visit Miami Beach and stroll Ocean Drive

  • Explore Wynwood Walls and the vibrant art district

  • Experience Cuban culture in Little Havana (Calle Ocho)

  • Discover marine life at Miami Seaquarium

  • Shop at Brickell City Centre or Bayside Marketplace

  • Explore Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

  • Attend Art Basel, Miami’s world-renowned art fair

Fun Facts

  • Miami is the only U.S. city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle.

  • It has the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world.

  • The city earned the nickname “The Magic City” because of its rapid growth in the early 20th century.

  • Over 70% of residents speak a language other than English at home, making Miami one of the most multicultural cities in the U.S.

  • The Port of Miami is the busiest cruise port in the world.

  • Miami has the third largest skyline in the world with over 300 high-rise buildings.

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