Moving to Miami Gardens, Florida

A practical city guide for deciding whether Miami Gardens fits your life, planning the move, and settling in with fewer surprises.

Moving to Miami Gardens, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Miami-Dade County. With roughly 111,000 residents, Miami Gardens sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as north-Miami-Dade suburb home to Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Open — historically Florida's largest majority-Black city. For relocators it's more affordable than central Miami with fast access to airports, stadiums, and the Turnpike. Climate: tropical maritime — warm winters in the high 70s, summer highs around 90 with steady sea breezes, intense rainy season June through October. Before choosing a home, pay attention to Atlantic hurricanes, king tide saltwater intrusion, the highest property insurance rates in Florida. Local areas to put on your research list include Andover, Bunche Park, Norland. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.