Moving to South Miami, Florida

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

Moving to South Miami, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Miami-Dade County. With roughly 12,026 residents, South Miami sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as a walkable downtown centered on Sunset Drive, just south of the University of Miami campus. For relocators it's attractive to relocators wanting a small, walkable urban village inside greater Miami, close to UM and Baptist Health jobs. 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 Downtown South Miami (Sunset Drive). Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.