Our top 5 best neighborhoods to buy a house in Miami

Coral Gables 

It is a very large neighborhood, one of the nicest in Miami, with its Hispanic architecture, its villas and its atmosphere of a real city within a city. In the heart of Coral Gables, many restaurants animate Miracle Mile, the main artery of this very safe neighborhood. Further north is the Biltmore, Coral Gables' historic and majestic hotel. It is also home to the French American School of Miami (EFAM), from kindergarten to fifth grade, and the University of Miami (UM).

Home Price: $712,000  median purchase price
Perfect for: Families, singles, retirees
Active Homes for sale; 359

Coconut Grove 

Unlike other Miami neighborhoods, Coconut Grove is an atypical place, very green, with a European atmosphere. Along with a stable real estate market and a number of spacious Mediterranean-style homes, the area boasts great schools, waterfront views, close proximity to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne, and it’s one of the safest neighborhoods in Miami. 

Home Price: $1,590,000 median purchase price
Perfect for: Families, singles, retirees
Active Homes for sale ; 257

Pinecrest

Straight and perpendicular streets, houses which are sometimes very big with very big gardens too. Pinecrest is the residential neighborhood par excellence, south of Miami, considered by many as a "village" in the city.

Home Price: $1,815,000 median purchase price
Perfect for: Families,retirees
Active Homes for sale; 113

Miami Beach

Between the Art-Deco architecture, the miles of stores, the parties and beaches, the events such as Art Basel, Miami Beach is a first choice seaside resort. Some people have chosen to live there for its gentle way of life (there is a lot of cycling) and to live in one of the pretty houses with a pontoon. For families, you should know that Miami Beach High School is a renowned school.

Home Price: $475,000  median purchase price
Perfect for: Families, singles, retirees
Active Homes for sale; 2093

Edgewater

Located north of Downtown Miami, Edgewater is quickly becoming one of the best neighborhoods in Miami to buy a home. Edgewater's rapid development and proximity to Miami's financial district puts it at the top of the list for investors and home buyers. Edgewater homes vary in size and exclusivity. From bungalows to beautiful multi-story complexes, the variety of homes available for sale is abundant. Most Edgewater students attend Indian River Elementary School and Edgewater Public School.

Home Price: $600,000  median purchase price
Perfect for: Families, singles, retirees
Active Homes for sale; 449