{"id":1695,"date":"2020-01-07T23:26:48","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T23:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/?page_id=1695"},"modified":"2025-07-17T12:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:11:55","slug":"moving-to-miami-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Moving Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"\" class=\"c-hero-banner-level-three not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-hero-banner-level-three\" style=\"\">    <div class=\"c-hero-banner c-hero-banner-level-three hero-banner-level-three min-h-[179px] bg-primary bg-[bottom_right_-92px] bg-no-repeat m-[0_auto_48px] px-[70px] max-lg:px-[20px] max-lg:bg-[bottom_right_-142px] max-md:m-[0_auto_64px] max-md:w-full max-md:min-h-[148px]   \"   style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/moving-to-city-guide.jpg);\" >\n\t    <div class=\" max-w-full px-[15px] mx-auto\">\n            <div class=\" flex flex-wrap mx-[-15px]\">\n                <div class=\" relative p-0 lg:px-[5px] flex-1 max-w-none min-h-[179px] max-md:min-h-[148px]\">\n                    <div class=\" h-full w-full max-w-[900px]\">\n                                                    <p \n                                class=\"max-md:text-[38px] max-lg:text-[44px] max-lg:bottom-[38%] max-md:w-full max-md:bottom-[36%] text-white absolute bottom-[34%] text-[60px] leading-none font-condensed font-semibold uppercase drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] mb-0 w-full max-w-[900px]\"\n                            >\n                                Miami Moving Guide                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"relative after:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes.png')] after:absolute after:bg-cover after:bg-bottom after:w-[830px] after:h-[10px] after:bottom-[-6px] after:left-[-70px] after:max-md:bg-no-repeat after:max-md:w-full after:max-md:h-[11px] after:max-md:left-[-20px] after:max-md:bg-contain after:max-md:bg-left after:max-md:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes-mob.png')]\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"c-breadcrumbs not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-breadcrumbs\" style=\"\"><nav> <ol class='c-breadcrumbs_list-items'> <li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'><a href=\/moving-company>Home Moving<\/a><\/li><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'> <a href=\/moving-company\/miami>Miami<\/a><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item active'>Miami Moving Guide<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving to Miami? Read Our Ultimate Moving Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/\">planning a move to Miami<\/a>, then you\u2019ll be living in a vibrant metropolis with a subtropical climate. The \u201cMagic City\u201d of Miami appears in the 2019 \u201cBest Places to Live\u201d list by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.usnews.com\/places\/florida\/miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USNews.com<\/a>, which shares how one city can be both one of the world\u2019s largest international business hubs and the ideal place for parties, beach relaxation, and so much more. Discover more about the benefits of living in this diversely populated city in South Florida, then contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/\">Miami residential moving services<\/a>&nbsp;at Suddath<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;to get you there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Tourism Is Just One Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel and tourism boom\nyear-round in Miami, with visitors coming from around the world. The industry\ncontinues to grow as people are arriving in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/tourism-cruises\/article218351155.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">record-setting numbers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miami\u2019s economy is rich\nand diversified, and is a bustling center for international trade. In fact,\nMiami-Dade County is considered the Gateway to the Americas, with the state of\nFlorida serving as the number-one trading partner of all countries in the\nregion, other than Mexico, with more than one million skilled multilingual\npeople living in the county. Miami-Dade County also contains the largest number\nof custom brokers and freight forwarders in the United States, with more than\n300 Fortune 500 multinational corporations with headquarters in Miami-Dade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miami-airport.com\/about_us.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Miami International Airport<\/a>&nbsp;is the top U.S. airport for international freight, generating $30.9 billion annually. The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamidade.gov\/portmiami\/\" target=\"_blank\">Port of Miami<\/a>, meanwhile, contributes billions to the local economy. Top industries include international banking, plus \u201capparel, textiles, books and magazines, pharmaceuticals, medical and diagnostic testing equipment, plastics, aluminum products, furniture, light manufactured goods, transportation equipment, cement, electronic components, [and] agricultural products such as tomatoes, beans, avocadoes, and citrus fruits.\u201d In short, when&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/\">relocating to Miami<\/a>, you\u2019ll be moving to a city teeming with economic activity and job creation, including but definitely not limited to tourism. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Navigating Miami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Miami-Dade County\nTransit System can get you where you need to go with its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/transportation\/metrobus.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metrobus system<\/a>, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/transportation\/metrorail.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-mile, dual-track Metrorail<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/transportation\/metromover.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free Metromover system<\/a>&nbsp;that operates seven days a week in certain areas. If you\nplan to use public transportation regularly, it makes sense to buy a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/transportation\/transit-pass.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transit Pass&nbsp;<\/a>online or at select locations in your new city. You can ask for\na discount if you are a Miami-Dade County employee, veteran, senior citizen,\nMedicare recipient, or student. If you have a disability, you may be able to\nget that discount as well, and here\u2019s information about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1471890065439510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special Transportation System<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also another transportation option in the works: The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/transportation\/the-underline.page\" target=\"_blank\">upcoming Underline<\/a>, which will be a ten-mile corridor ranging in width from 70 to 170 feet, will provide \u201cpedestrian and bicycle paths, improvements to over 30 intersections, access to public transportation, lighting and wayfinding.\u201d The Underline is a public-private partnership intended to transform 120 acres of the county into a \u201cworld-class, multimodal urban trail,\u201d a walkable-bikeable thing of beauty that will connect neighborhoods in a unique way. Phase one is scheduled for spring 2019, and will unite transportation options, including making eight Metrorail stations more accessible, improving access to schools, hospitals, malls, and thousands of businesses, along with connecting people to Miami\u2019s neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides being top dog for international freight, the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miami-airport.com\/mia_airport.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Miami International Airport<\/a>&nbsp;(MIA) is third in the country in transporting passengers internationally. So, when you live in Miami, you\u2019re really connected to the entire world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other airports include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miami-airport.com\/opalocka.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport<\/a>&nbsp;(OPF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miami-airport.com\/kendall_tamiami.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami Executive Airport<\/a>&nbsp;(TMB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miami-airport.com\/homestead.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport<\/a>&nbsp;(X51)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miami-airport.com\/dade_collier.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport<\/a>&nbsp;(TNT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Family-Friendly Miami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your first thoughts of\nMiami are about celebrities and South Beach, you may be surprised to know that\nthe city has plenty of family-friendly neighborhoods and activities. There are\nthe beaches, of course, but that\u2019s just the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are events and\nprograms just for kids, such as the Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation\nDepartment\u2019s supervised program called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/service.page?Mduid_service=ser147198489162788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fit2Play<\/a>,\nwhich centers on fitness, nutrition, science, nature and cultural arts. It\noffers activities throughout the school year and during school vacation breaks\nat 31 different parks in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports enjoyed in Miami\u2019s\nparks include soccer and football, swimming, tennis, roller-hockey, baseball\nand softball, track and field, boxing, golf, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miami also has plenty of dog-friendly parks, including both leashed and unleashed, free-roam parks and more. Then there is&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomiami.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zoo Miami<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest and oldest zoological garden, the only subtropical zoo located in the continental states in the United States. You can swim with the dolphins at the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiseaquarium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Seaquarium<\/a>, and see shows and exhibits with sea lions, manatees, sea turtles, rays, and penguins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can find information about public schools in this&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dadeschools.net\/schools\/schoolinformation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>school listing directory<\/strong><\/a><strong>, and information about colleges and universities here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami-Dade College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida International University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/welcome.miami.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Miami<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barry.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barry University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmuniv.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida Memorial University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint Thomas University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.albizu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carlos Albizu University-Miami<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami-Dade Public Library\nSystem<\/a>&nbsp;has 48 locations within the metro area.\nThese libraries are full of resources for students, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpls.org\/tutor\/tutoring.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homework help and tutoring<\/a>,\nwith books, programs, and more for the entire family to enjoy. More fun\nlearning activities can be found at the interactive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamichildrensmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami Children\u2019s Museum<\/a>&nbsp;with entertaining\nand educational exhibits, camps, classes, and much more. Children can pretend\nto be bankers, newscasters, hospital workers and more at the museum, record\ntheir own music, and go food shopping as a fun way to prepare for real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miami has a reputation for welcoming non-traditional families, while numerous suburbs are well known as great places to raise families, including Coral Gables, Doral, and Key Biscayne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Things to See and Do in Miami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you move to Miami,\nyou can relax on some of the most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/miami\/things-to-do\/best-miami-beaches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amazing beaches<\/a>&nbsp;in the country, including Miami\u2019s most famous: South\nBeach. It\u2019s been featured in magazines and splashed across the big screen, and\nit even has a kid-friendly section of the beach, South Pointe Park Beach with a\nplayground, mini-wading pool, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of the\nweather to enjoy incredible&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/north-america\/usa\/florida\/articles\/the-best-hiking-trails-in-miami-fl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiking trails<\/a>, including Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, with sandy beaches to\nexplore. You can play golf and tennis while there, plus kayak and paddleboard.\nOr there is the massive Everglades National Park, which includes 1.5 million\nacres of wetlands. There are plenty of trails to hike, including the Coastal\nPrairie Trails, Flamingo, and Pine Island; note that these trails are not\ntypically maintained, so expect a natural experience. At Amelia Earhart Park\nyou can hike, mountain bike, wakeboard, and more. There is even a petting zoo\nin this 515-acre park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of biking trails, too, with&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/miamionthecheap.com\/13-free-cheap-bike-trails-miami-dade\/\" target=\"_blank\">numerous free trails<\/a>&nbsp;to enjoy, such as Oleta River State Park. It has trails for everyone, from beginner to expert, and everything in between. There are four miles-plus trails for novices, along with three miles of paved trails, plus more than ten miles of trail more appropriate for intermediate or advanced bike riders. Think about recreational activities that you enjoy, and it\u2019s likely that Miami is just the place for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Miami-Dade area is overflowing with&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/miami\/things-to-do\/20-essential-things-to-do-in-miami\" target=\"_blank\">attractions, landmarks, and parks<\/a>&nbsp;to enjoy, and here are just a few more of them: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vizcaya.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Vizcaya Museum and Gardens<\/strong><\/a>: This self-described \u201cstunningly beautiful\u201d home and surrounding gardens are located in the heart of Miami.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frostscience.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science<\/strong><\/a>: Besides a planetarium, aquarium, and exhibitions, you can see real-life inventors in action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jungleisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jungle Island<\/strong><\/a>: This eco-adventure theme park is worth a visit if only for a look at a pair of extremely rare twin orangutans!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/north-america\/usa\/florida\/articles\/venetian-pool-coral-gables-a-south-florida-must-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Venetian Pool<\/strong><\/a>: This is the only U.S. swimming pool listed in the National Register of Historic Places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlrn.org\/post\/history-biltmore-miamis-best-known-creepy-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Biltmore Hotel<\/strong><\/a>: If the idea of sharing your new city with ghosts intrigues you, stop by to see if you can spot Thomas &#8220;Fatty&#8221; Walsh floating around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>Interested in art? Here are&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/miami\/things-to-do\/best-art-galleries-in-miami\" target=\"_blank\">15 Miami art galleries<\/a>&nbsp;to consider, with something for almost everyone\u2019s taste. The art scene here is lively, colorful and fun, and it includes internationally known art festivals. The city also offers an extraordinary array of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitflorida.com\/en-us\/cities\/miami\/11-great-shopping-malls.html\" target=\"_blank\">shopping<\/a>&nbsp;to enjoy, including indoor and outdoor malls and lifestyle centers, such as the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopdolphinmall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphin Mall<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sitecenters.com\/properties\/the-shops-at-midtown-miami\" target=\"_blank\">The Shops at Midtown<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Nuts About Sports?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miami is home to several major teams in a variety of sports, including football, baseball and basketball. Catch sporting events throughout the year at places such as the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/marlins\/ballpark\" target=\"_blank\">Marlins Park<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aaarena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">American Airlines Arena<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hardrockstadium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hard Rock Stadium<\/a>. Some events held every year in the city include the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themiamimarathon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Marathon &amp; Half Marathon<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orangebowl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Orange Bowl,&nbsp;<\/a>and the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiopen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Open<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some of the city&#8217;s most notable sports teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmiamicity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FC Miami City<\/a>&nbsp;(Premier Development League)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamidolphins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>&nbsp;(National Football League)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/heat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami Heat<\/a>&nbsp;(National Basketball Association)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamifc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami FC<\/a>&nbsp;(North American Soccer League)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miamifusion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami Fusion<\/a>&nbsp;(National Premier Soccer League)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/marlins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami Marlins<\/a>&nbsp;(Major League Baseball)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miamiunitedsoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami United FC<\/a>&nbsp;(National Premier Soccer League)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Marvelous Miami Neighborhoods and Suburbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Miami\u2019s diversity is most\nevident in its unique neighborhoods and suburbs, some of which feel like their\nown cities within the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few notable spots in and around Miami-Dade:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Little Havana:<\/strong>&nbsp;Little Havana has a special kind of magic, in part because<br>of the Calle Ocho strip settled by Cuban immigrants who wanted their own piece<br>of the American Dream. Little Havana is overflowing with culture, including<br>incredible restaurants, and some of Miami\u2019s best cocktail bars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miami Beach:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enjoy the closeness of the sea in a neighborhood with the<br>coolest Art Deco vibe. Restaurants with unique and delicious menus abound and<br>the streets are lined with beautiful Spanish colonial architecture. If you<br>choose to live in Miami Beach, you would live in one of the country\u2019s most<br>in-demand destinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Beach:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes, this is a great place for you to settle if you love<br>to party, but that\u2019s not all this hopping neighborhood has to offer. This is<br>also where you can lounge on soft white sand, and explore plenty of green parks<br>in this pedestrian- and bike-friendly neighborhood. Plus, it\u2019s gorgeous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miami Design District:<\/strong>&nbsp;Called one of Miami\u2019s trendiest ZIP codes,<br>you\u2019ll be surrounded by the latest in urban chic, whether that means top<br>fashion designers, art galleries, furniture design or dining out in high<br>sophistication and class. This neighborhood offers a combination of<br>family-friendly living with plenty of choices for adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coral Gables:<\/strong>&nbsp;If living in a land of whimsy surrounded by nature\u2019s<br>lushest trees and flowers is appealing, then \u201cThe City Beautiful\u201d is the right<br>Miami neighborhood for you. Coral Gables is home to Miami\u2019s Miracle Mile, with<br>some of the country\u2019s most dazzling shops, restaurants, and bars. featuring incredible<br>old Spanish architecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weston:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is a suburb of Miami, but not just any one! Weston<br>was named as the 2019 #1 Best Suburb to Raise a Family in the Miami area.<br>Public schools in Weston are highly rated (a real plus!), and there are plenty<br>of coffee shops and parks. You\u2019ll love the natural beauty of this keeper of a<br>suburb, and you\u2019re never far from bodies of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pinecrest:<\/strong>&nbsp;This is ranked the second-best family-friendly suburb of<br>Miami, and this may be the community of your dreams if you like to interact<br>with young professionals. Public schools are highly rated in Pinecrest, and the<br>town offers up a suburban feel with quick and easy access to all of the big<br>city benefits Miami has to offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palmetto Bay:<\/strong>&nbsp;This multicultural Miami suburb is also highly ranked for<br>family living (#3), with outstanding schools, and parks to please just about<br>everyone; in fact, it\u2019s known as the \u201cVillage of Parks,\u201d with golfing,<br>shopping, and more at your fingertips. The village remains an affordable<br>alternative when compared to other Miami communities, without losing the<br>luxury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Miami Restaurants and Nightlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Miami is home to several award-winning restaurants where locals and tourists alike can dine on a variety of global and local cuisines, including Italian, Southern, Peruvian, Cuban, and Jamaican dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some\nof the city&#8217;s most notable restaurants include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecollarmiami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Collar<\/a>:<\/strong> This intimate eatery focuses on keeping it \u201creal casual\u201d while making \u201cyou feel like you are one of our close friends,\u201d serving a daily rotation of dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.komodomiami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Komodo<\/a>:<\/strong> A three-story indoor\/outdoor eatery and lounge, this restaurant offers up \u201ccontemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe\u201d and a handcrafted menu of cocktails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusr-et.com.tr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nusr-Et Steakhouse<\/a>:<\/strong> Ready for a top-quality steak in a boutique environment? This restaurant focuses on providing extra flair to its diners\u2019 meat-eating experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinchmiami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinch Kitchen<\/a>:<\/strong> Enjoy \u201cA pinch of this, a pinch of that\u201d as you indulge in small dishes of New American Freestyle Cuisine, ideal for sharing and pairing with friends and family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandolinmiami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandolin Aegean Bistro<\/a>:<\/strong> As you enter the blue gates of this unique bistro, \u201cyou&#8217;re instantly transported to the Greek islands or Turkish coast with a dose of warm, genuine, Mediterranean hospitality.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what other diners have to say about these Miami restaurants, along with other options? Here are some lists from popular review websites of the restaurants for the area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/search?find_desc=Restaurants&amp;find_loc=Miami,+FL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yelp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurants-g34438-Miami_Florida.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zagat.com\/miami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zagat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get more insider scoops about your new home and its fabulous restaurants from the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miaminewtimes.com\/restaurants\" target=\"_blank\">Miami New Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miami offers a ton for you to explore. Some nightlife and entertainment spots Miami is known for include&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecornermiami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Corner<\/a>,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wasskalounge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wasska Lounge<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baysidemarketplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bayside Marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Important Miami Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/webapps-cdn.esri.com\/Apps\/location-strategy-for-business\/#\/insights?zip=33125&amp;graphs=Median-Income,Population-Density,Median-Age\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Esri<\/a><\/strong>. Find stats on Miami based on your ZIP code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DMV\/Licenses.<\/strong>&nbsp;Get your Florida driver&#8217;s license or state identification\ncard at the local Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (FLHSMV) service\ncenter. Locate the nearest FLHSMV service center in Miami-Dade by using\nthe&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flhsmv.gov\/locations\/miami-dade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">locations map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voting\nLocations.<\/strong>&nbsp;Find out the\npolling site your assigned to so you can vote on Election Day by using\nthe&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/service.page?Mduid_service=ser151187731708822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miami-Dade County Elections<\/a>&nbsp;sample ballots and voting locations site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hurricane\nand Emergency Shelters.&nbsp;<\/strong>Use Miami-Dade\nCounty&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1470238193996672&amp;Mduid_location=org1508432551627618&amp;Type_organization=sub-organization&amp;Type_collection=&amp;Mduid_organization=org1508432551627618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency &amp; Evacuation Assistance<\/a>&nbsp;site to find the most current list of hurricane and\nemergency shelters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evacuation\nMaps for Natural Disasters.&nbsp;<\/strong>Use Miami-Dade\nCounty&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=3083fae247bc4e0cadde6db5075f52f0&amp;mobileBreakPoint=300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evacuation Orders map<\/a>&nbsp;to find the latest evacuation routes and orders based on\nyour address in Miami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utilities\nCompanies.<\/strong>&nbsp;Florida Power &amp;\nLight or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FPL<\/a>&nbsp;provides power\nservices for Miami.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/water\/home.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water and sewage<\/a>&nbsp;is handled by the\ncity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trash\/Recycling Services.<\/strong>&nbsp;Most residents of Miami receive&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www8.miamidade.gov\/global\/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1464792744722367\" target=\"_blank\">trash pickup services<\/a>&nbsp;twice a week (pickup times&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamigov.com\/Services\/Garbage-Recycling\/View-Garbage-Pickup-Map-Schedule\" target=\"_blank\">available here<\/a>).&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamigov.com\/Government\/Departments-Organizations\/Solid-Waste\" target=\"_blank\">Recycling<\/a>&nbsp;is also provided by the city and you can find the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamigov.com\/Services\/Garbage-Recycling\/View-Recycling-Maps-Schedules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cable\nand Internet Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/local\/florida\/miami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AT&amp;T<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/locations\/florida\/miami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comcast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Let the Experts Move You to Miami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on moving to Miami, here\u2019s information about the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/\">comprehensive moving services<\/a>&nbsp;provided by Suddath, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/local-movers\/\">local moving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/\">long-distance moving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/international-movers\/\">international moving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/relocation-services\/\">employee relocation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/office-movers\/\">office moving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to request a free, no-obligation\u00a0<a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/contact-us\/\">moving quote online<\/a>, over the phone, or via your mobile device with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/info.suddath.com\/meetings\/suddath\/website-direct-scheduling-meeting-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smartphone video estimate<\/a>. You can also\u00a0<a href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-reviews\/\">read reviews<\/a>\u00a0from our Miami customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill primary-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/moving-company\/miami\/contact-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#000000;background-color:#faaf40\" rel=\"#\">Free Estimate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Moving to Miami, FL: FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581356760238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Miami a good place to retire?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Miami is an interesting conglomeration, a place where young people love to party during spring break, with the same city also being a retirement haven. The climate is warm year-round, which can sound pretty good if you\u2019re tired of shoveling snow and dealing with harsh winter weather. You can enjoy beautiful beaches, golf, and swim and, because you\u2019d live by Port Miami, you\u2019re right by the largest terminal in the world for cruises. The Magic City is also rich in culture, from art to history to music, and from science to theater and more. Income is not taxed in Florida, including retirement and Social Security benefits, and there is no estate or inheritance tax.<br\/><br\/>Here\u2019s the other side of the coin to consider. For some people, the warm weather is too warm, too humid, especially in the summer. The cost of living is likely to be higher than where you currently live and, although there are reasonably good hospitals, nursing homes aren\u2019t ranked among the highest in the nation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581530251872\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some of the pros and cons of moving to Miami, Florida?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Here are some of the most frequently mentioned pros and cons of a move to Miami.<br\/><\/strong><br\/><strong>Pros:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  Weather! It\u2019s sunny and warm, year-round, ideal for enjoying the outdoors\u2014no more spending your winters shivering, scraping off ice, or shoveling snow.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Florida doesn\u2019t tax your income.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  You\u2019re near the ocean and beaches, golf courses, the world\u2019s largest port for cruise ships, and so much more.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Some areas have affordable housing.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  There are family-friendly areas, and places where you can just enjoy the nightlife.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  People from diverse cultures and lifestyles have settled in Miami.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  You\u2019re always close to incredible restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and more.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Some of the school systems are highly rated.<br\/><br\/><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  For some people, the weather is just too hot, and you may find the humidity draining.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Traffic can get quite congested, so you may need to leave early for work and other events.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Hurricanes are a reality, and every resident of a Florida coastal city must be prepared.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The same weather that draws people to Miami also attracts insects and other pests.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The cost of living may be higher than what you\u2019re used to experiencing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581530365525\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does it cost to live in Miami?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/personal-finance\/090815\/how-much-money-do-you-need-live-miami.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hard question (opens in a new tab)\">hard question<\/a> to answer, because housing costs and prices of other necessities can fluctuate pretty significantly in Miami and the surrounding areas, depending upon the neighborhood you choose. And, even if you look at the average rent payment as a benchmark, it&#8217;s likely skewed because some of Miami&#8217;s most exclusive neighborhoods are among the highest priced in the U.S.<br\/><br\/>It\u2019s safe to say that you\u2019ll need air conditioning most months out of the year. Having said that, during parts of the year, you may not need to run your air conditioning, and you seldom need to heat your home\u2014so those high summer bills may not seem so high when you average out utility bills annually.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581530765565\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Miami a good place to move for families?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Miami has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/regions\/southeast\/news-release\/areaemployment_miami.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"good rates of employment (opens in a new tab)\">good rates of employment<\/a>, which is a real plus, with some neighborhoods and suburbs having highly rated schools. There is plenty for families to see and do in Miami and, by choosing a family-friendly neighborhood, you\u2019ll likely be very pleased with your new home. You will have easy access to beautiful beaches, with plenty of parks\u2014and, being surrounded by in-demand tourist sites, year-round, you can visit them in the less crowded (maybe cheaper!) off-season.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581530787394\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is the job market in Miami?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/regions\/southeast\/news-release\/areaemployment_miami.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, local employment rates in Miami are outpacing the nation. In fact, the city has shown over-the-year employment gains every single month, save one, since August 2010. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"number of companies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beaconcouncil.com\/data\/economic-overview\/top-employers\/\" target=\"_blank\">number of companies<\/a> in Miami increased from 84,100 in 2006 to 96,891 in 2016.<br\/><br\/><strong>The top ten private employers are:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Baptist Health South Florida: 11,353     <br\/> \u2022  University of Miami: 12,818<br\/> \u2022  American Airlines: 11,031 <br\/> \u2022  Florida Power &amp; Light Company: 3,011<br\/> \u2022  Carnival Cruise Lines: 3,500<br\/> \u2022  Mount Sinai Medical Center: 3,321        <br\/> \u2022  Miami Children\u2019s Hospital: 3,500 <br\/> \u2022  Royal Caribbean International\/Celebrity Cruises: 2,989        <br\/> \u2022    Bank of America Merrill Lynch: 2,000     <br\/> \u2022  Wells Fargo: 2,050 <br\/> <br\/><strong>The top public employers are:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Miami-Dade County Public Schools: 33,477<br\/> \u2022  Miami-Dade County: 25,502        <br\/> \u2022  Federal Government: 19,200      <br\/> \u2022  Florida State Government: 17,100<br\/> \u2022  Jackson Health System: 9,797    <br\/> \u2022  Florida International University: 3,534    <br\/> \u2022  Miami Dade College: 2,390         <br\/> \u2022  City of Miami: 3,997<br\/> \u2022  Homestead AFB: 3,250    <br\/> \u2022  Miami VA Healthcare System: 2,500<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581530889324\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What cities are near Miami?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are several other cities in Miami-Dade County, with each of them being easy day-trip choices and excellent places to settle for a reasonable commute to the Magic City. <br\/><br\/><strong>They include:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  Aventura<br\/> \u2022  Coral Gables<br\/> \u2022  Doral<br\/> \u2022  Florida City<br\/> \u2022  Hialeah<br\/> \u2022  Hialeah Gardens<br\/> \u2022  Homestead<br\/> \u2022  Miami Beach<br\/> \u2022  Miami Gardens<br\/> \u2022  North Bay Village<br\/> \u2022  North Miami<br\/> \u2022  North Miami Beach<br\/> \u2022  Opa-Locka<br\/> \u2022  South Miami<br\/> \u2022  Sunny Isles Beach<br\/> \u2022  Sweetwater<br\/> \u2022  West Miami<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:104px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer_one\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to Miami? 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It\u2019s sunny and warm, year-round, ideal for enjoying the outdoors\u2014no more spending your winters shivering, scraping off ice, or shoveling snow.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Florida doesn\u2019t tax your income.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  You\u2019re near the ocean and beaches, golf courses, the world\u2019s largest port for cruise ships, and so much more.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Some areas have affordable housing.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  There are family-friendly areas, and places where you can just enjoy the nightlife.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  People from diverse cultures and lifestyles have settled in Miami.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  You\u2019re always close to incredible restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and more.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Some of the school systems are highly rated.<br\/><br\/><strong>Cons:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  For some people, the weather is just too hot, and you may find the humidity draining.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Traffic can get quite congested, so you may need to leave early for work and other events.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  Hurricanes are a reality, and every resident of a Florida coastal city must be prepared.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The same weather that draws people to Miami also attracts insects and other pests.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  The cost of living may be higher than what you\u2019re used to experiencing.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530365525","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530365525","name":"How much does it cost to live in Miami?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"This can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/personal-finance\/090815\/how-much-money-do-you-need-live-miami.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hard question (opens in a new tab)\">hard question<\/a> to answer, because housing costs and prices of other necessities can fluctuate pretty significantly in Miami and the surrounding areas, depending upon the neighborhood you choose. And, even if you look at the average rent payment as a benchmark, it's likely skewed because some of Miami's most exclusive neighborhoods are among the highest priced in the U.S.<br\/><br\/>It\u2019s safe to say that you\u2019ll need air conditioning most months out of the year. Having said that, during parts of the year, you may not need to run your air conditioning, and you seldom need to heat your home\u2014so those high summer bills may not seem so high when you average out utility bills annually.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530765565","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530765565","name":"Is Miami a good place to move for families?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Miami has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/regions\/southeast\/news-release\/areaemployment_miami.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"good rates of employment (opens in a new tab)\">good rates of employment<\/a>, which is a real plus, with some neighborhoods and suburbs having highly rated schools. There is plenty for families to see and do in Miami and, by choosing a family-friendly neighborhood, you\u2019ll likely be very pleased with your new home. You will have easy access to beautiful beaches, with plenty of parks\u2014and, being surrounded by in-demand tourist sites, year-round, you can visit them in the less crowded (maybe cheaper!) off-season.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530787394","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530787394","name":"How is the job market in Miami?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"According to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/regions\/southeast\/news-release\/areaemployment_miami.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, local employment rates in Miami are outpacing the nation. In fact, the city has shown over-the-year employment gains every single month, save one, since August 2010. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"number of companies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beaconcouncil.com\/data\/economic-overview\/top-employers\/\" target=\"_blank\">number of companies<\/a> in Miami increased from 84,100 in 2006 to 96,891 in 2016.<br\/><br\/><strong>The top ten private employers are:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Baptist Health South Florida: 11,353     <br\/> \u2022  University of Miami: 12,818<br\/> \u2022  American Airlines: 11,031 <br\/> \u2022  Florida Power &amp; Light Company: 3,011<br\/> \u2022  Carnival Cruise Lines: 3,500<br\/> \u2022  Mount Sinai Medical Center: 3,321        <br\/> \u2022  Miami Children\u2019s Hospital: 3,500 <br\/> \u2022  Royal Caribbean International\/Celebrity Cruises: 2,989        <br\/> \u2022    Bank of America Merrill Lynch: 2,000     <br\/> \u2022  Wells Fargo: 2,050 <br\/> <br\/><strong>The top public employers are:<br\/><\/strong> \u2022  Miami-Dade County Public Schools: 33,477<br\/> \u2022  Miami-Dade County: 25,502        <br\/> \u2022  Federal Government: 19,200      <br\/> \u2022  Florida State Government: 17,100<br\/> \u2022  Jackson Health System: 9,797    <br\/> \u2022  Florida International University: 3,534    <br\/> \u2022  Miami Dade College: 2,390         <br\/> \u2022  City of Miami: 3,997<br\/> \u2022  Homestead AFB: 3,250    <br\/> \u2022  Miami VA Healthcare System: 2,500","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530889324","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/miami\/moving-to-miami-guide\/#faq-question-1581530889324","name":"What cities are near Miami?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There are several other cities in Miami-Dade County, with each of them being easy day-trip choices and excellent places to settle for a reasonable commute to the Magic City. <br\/><br\/><strong>They include:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  Aventura<br\/> \u2022  Coral Gables<br\/> \u2022  Doral<br\/> \u2022  Florida City<br\/> \u2022  Hialeah<br\/> \u2022  Hialeah Gardens<br\/> \u2022  Homestead<br\/> \u2022  Miami Beach<br\/> \u2022  Miami Gardens<br\/> \u2022  North Bay Village<br\/> \u2022  North Miami<br\/> \u2022  North Miami Beach<br\/> \u2022  Opa-Locka<br\/> \u2022  South Miami<br\/> \u2022  Sunny Isles Beach<br\/> \u2022  Sweetwater<br\/> \u2022  West Miami","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/author\/zlatko-papic\/","display_name":"Zlatko Papic"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 6 years ago","modified":"Updated 11 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on January 7, 2020","modified":"Updated on July 17, 2025"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on January 7, 2020 11:26 pm","modified":"Updated on July 17, 2025 12:11 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/moving-to-city-guide.svg","series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1695"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1695\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1687"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}