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Housing: Comprised largely of single family
homes, the median price of housing in the Shores is $340,000
and rising.
Government: The Village's government is
vested in an elected five-member Council and a Village
Manager.
Churches: Twelve area churches represent
almost every denomination
Zoning:
A strictly-enforced zoning code helps protect property values and
maintain a neat and attractive community. |
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COMMUNITY STATISTICS
Location: The village is located in
northeast Dade County, bordered on the east by beautiful Biscayne
Bay, and about 20 minutes from Miami Beach, Miami International
Airport, downtown Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.
Climate: Annual mean
temperature: 75.5 degrees Average annual
rainfall: 59.8 inches. 255 days of
sunshine per year.
Population: 10,380
Median
Income: $56,306.
Police &
Fire: Recently ranked as one of the top 50 safest cities
in South Florida, the Village maintains a three dozen strong Police
Department. The Miami Shores Fire Station, located downtown, is
operated by metropolitan Dade County.
Schools: Miami Shores is serviced by
fifteen area schools offering public, parochial and private
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