Known as the "Magic City" the City of Miami Beachis located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean.
Beyond the radiant sun, surf and sand, discover Miami Beach’s rich history as an entertainment and cultural destination. From world-famous Art Deco architecture to renowned nightclubs to designer fashions, there’s so much going on in Miami Beach that you’ll need an extra hour to enjoy all that it offers.
Greater Miami has miles and miles of beaches beckoning sun seekers, and nearby parks luring nature lovers to discover a fascinating variety of flora and fauna. In fact, Miami is the only place in the U.S. with two national parks. Everglades National Park is an untamed ecosystem unlike any other on earth, while Biscayne National Park is the only living tropical reef within the continental U.S.
Excitement, surprise and magical memories for young and old. At Miami, Florida attractions they can do and see everything from the latest IMAX films to the high-tech games at entertainment venues. They can even experience the thrill of speed at the Richard Petty Driving Experience on scheduled dates at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Just imagine dolphins doing backflips and jumping sea lions! Is that a parrot on a bicycle? Yes, and he's just one of many jaw dropping sights in a sea of wonders that make up our attractions landscape. You can go from outer space to the bottom of the ocean in one day, or travel from the prehistoric era to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance & back to the future in a week.
Greater Miami has plenty to brag about when it comes to golf courses. We feature some of the most difficult courses in the world, and some courses have been rated in the top 10 courses by Golfweek. With courses as impressive as those, it's little wonder that a number of great professional golf tournaments call our city home. We even have the only public Miami Beach golf course in the Continental U.S. utilizing Paspalum grass.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $261,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $461,156; Detached houses: $932,511; Townhouses or other attached units: $348,807; In 2-unit structures: $498,986; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $391,500; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $285,712; Mobile homes: $329,223; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $148,663
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 88,065. Miami Beach covers 7.03 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4 feet above sea level.
Weather
Miami Beach, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 87.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 62.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be small during summer with a difference that can reach 9 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 11 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Miami Beach is 46.60 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 6.90 Inches.
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