Miami

Miami

Miami is a large coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 442,241 people and 354 constituent neighborhoods, Miami is the second largest community in Florida. Miami is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. One downside of living in Miami, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.24 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead. Miami is a big city, and with that comes lots of benefits. One benefit is that most big cities have public transit, but Miami really shines when it comes to the extensiveness and use of its public transit system. More than most large American cities, Miami citizens use public transit daily to get to and from work. And while there are transportation options, most people in Miami ride the bus. Whereas in some cities one is destined to sit in traffic every morning to get to work and every evening to get home, in Miami a lot leave their cars at home (if they even choose to own one), and hop a ride on the bus. The education level of Miami citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 29.65% of adults in Miami have at least a bachelor’s degree. The per capita income in Miami in 2018 was $28,804, which is middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $115,216 for a family of four.