Moving to North Miami, Florida

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

Moving to North Miami, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Miami-Dade County. With roughly 59,400 residents, North Miami sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as home to a large Haitian-American community, Florida International University's Biscayne Bay Campus, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. For relocators it's a fit for relocators wanting an affordable, culturally diverse entry point into the Miami metro close to the airport and beaches. 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 Keystone Point, Sans Souci, Uleta. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.