Moving to Miami Lakes, Florida

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

Moving to Miami Lakes, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Miami-Dade County. With roughly 30,467 residents, Miami Lakes sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as a master-planned, New Urbanism-style town built around dozens of small lakes, tree-lined streets, and a walkable Main Street district. For relocators it's appealing to families and young professionals who want a clean, golf-course-and-lakes suburb close to Miami-Dade's job centers. 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. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.