Young couples that love the food, entertainment, shopping, and culture in the lively city of
Miami should take a look at these suburbs. Residents of the 10 spots on this list get the best of both worlds, with a peaceful suburban vibe at home that’s just a quick drive away from all the action in downtown Miami.
We looked at a whole bunch of data to figure out which Miami suburbs were the best spots for young couples to settle down.
Here are the 10 winners.
Key Stats:
- High school graduation rate: 97 percent
- Residents married: 65.8 percent
- Median household income: $121,624
Young couples that can’t get enough time on the water will love the island town of Key Biscayne. Home buyers will find a variety of options, from modern oceanfront condos and townhomes to sprawling villas with room to grow.
Young couples will enjoy numerous local dining options, specialty stores, and boutiques. Key Biscayne’s well-maintained scenic beaches are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming.
Key Stats:
- Residents under age 5: 9.8 percent
- High school graduation rate: 94 percent
Doral earns the second place spot on our list of the best Miami suburbs for young couples with a range of housing options. Condos and townhomes are great affordable picks for young couples.
Convenient shopping from brand name retailers is available at the Miami International Mall. Residents can also enjoy a romantic picnic by the lake and stroll through Doral Central Park.
Key Stats:
- Residents under age 5: 6.7
- Residents age 22-34: 17.9 percent
The small city of Miramar has plenty of housing options for young couples, including chic modern condos, affordable ranch style homes, and bungalow style houses with room to grow.
Active young couples in Miramar are just a quick drive away from hiking at the Everglades Wildlife Management Area, and fishing, boating, and swimming at the coast. Residents can also cool off at the pool and waterpark at Miramar Regional Park.
Key Stats:
- High school graduation rate: 92 percent
- Residents age 22-34: 17.9 percent
Plantation earns the fourth spot on our list of the best Miami suburbs for young couples with a variety of housing options. Home buyers will find modern condos, townhomes, and Mediterranean style homes with room to grow.
Convenient shopping from brand name retailers is available at the Westfield Broward Mall. Enjoy a romantic picnic at Plantation Central Park. Residents are conveniently located between all the action in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,804
- Residents married: 55 percent
Young couples searching for the perfect home in Cooper City have their pick of chic modern condos and sprawling Mediterranean and villa style homes with room to grow.
Residents of Cooper City are just a quick drive away from both Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Active young couples will enjoy recreation facilities at the Brian Piccolo Park and Velodrome.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 2,185
- Residents married: 48.8 percent
The rapidly growing suburb of Miami Lakes has a range of housing options for young couples. Home buyers will find villas and Mediterranean style homes with room to grow, as well as modern townhomes that are perfect for two.
Active young couples will love the numerous city parks, which offer tennis courts, walking paths, and fishing areas. Residents also enjoy numerous dining, shopping, and entertainment options in the open-air Main Street Shopping Center.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 2,254
- Residents age 22-34: 17.4 percent
Kendall is tied for seventh on our list of the best Miami suburbs for young couples. Home buyers will find townhomes, condos, ranch style homes, and Mediterranean style homes with room to grow.
Active young couples will love the recreation facilities at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park. Residents also enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment at the open-air shopping center, The Falls.
Key Stats:
- PlayScore rating: 64 out of 100
- Total crimes per 100k: 2,652
Pembroke Pines is the second suburb tied for seventh. Young couples searching for affordable condos and townhomes have plenty of options to choose from in this Miami suburb.
Residents enjoy convenient shopping from brand name retailers at Pembroke Lakes Mall, and golf enthusiasts have their pick of several country clubs and courses. Active young couples will love the recreation facilities and water park at C.B. Smith Park.
Key Stats:
- High school graduation rate: 95 percent
- Median household income: $112,659
- Residents married: 59.1 percent
The peaceful suburb of Pinecrest earns the ninth spot on our list with spacious Mediterranean and villa style homes that give young couples plenty of room to grow.
Meet new neighbors at community events like the Fine Arts Festival, or grab fresh local produce at The Green Market. Outdoor enthusiasts will love strolling through the Pinecrest Gardens.
Key Stats:
- Median home value: $203,900
- Residents married: 46.6 percent
The growing suburb of Davie rounds out our list of the best Miami suburbs for young couples with a range of housing options. Townhomes, contemporary style homes, and Mediterranean homes are common.
Active young couples will love exploring Tree Tops Park, which offers scenic nature trails, horseback riding, boating, and fishing. Residents of Davie get the best of both worlds, because they’re conveniently located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Our Methodology
To create our list of the best places near to live near Miami for young couples, we took at look at the following important criteria:
Percentage of residents age 22-34
Percentage of residents married
Median household income
Median home value
Total crimes per 100k
PlayScore rating
High school graduation rate
Then, we ranked each Miami suburb in the above categories and averaged the scores into one overall score. The suburbs with the lowest overall scores made up our 10 best Miami suburbs for young couples.
For this list, we sourced data from
PlayScore.org,
AreaVibes, and the U.S. Census.
Want to see how the other suburbs ranked? Check out the table below.
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