WHY MOVE TO MIAMI?

 

1. The weather is great all year round

 If you consider hot, humid summers and short, mild winters great weather, then you’ll love living in Miami. Classified as having a tropical monsoon climate, the average highs and lows in January are 76 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. The hottest months average a high of 91 and a low of 77 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s no wonder that south Florida is such a popular spot to visit and live.

 

2. The Food

Wander away from the touristy parts of Miami and you’ll find some amazing and authentic restaurants, cafes, and food trucks. Cuban food is especially popular in Miami, but you can also find other countries well-represented, too. And because the city has a tropical climate, tropical fruit, including mangoes and avocados, are decently priced here. Hello, avocado toast!  Check out places like Boia De, an intimate Italian restaurant nestled in the Little Haiti neighborhood, or eat on the dreamy outdoor patio at Mandolin Aegean Bistro, a Greek spot in the Buena Vista area. Whatever you do, you’ll be hard-pressed to eat somewhere that you don’t like; Miami is a culinary gem with tons of options.

 

3. Florida has no state income tax

 Are you more than slightly annoyed at having to hand over a portion of your paycheck to Uncle Sam? While you’ll still have to pay federal income tax, a move to Miami means you won’t have to pay state taxes, since Florida doesn’t have a state income tax. Furthermore, the sales tax in Miami is just 7%, which is lower than in other parts of the country.

 

4. Public transportation is reliable

A recent study found that Miami traffic is the fifth-worst in the United States. With stats like that, it helps that the city’s public transportation system is pretty legit. The Metrobus has over 95 routes and 1,000 buses that transport passengers from Fort Lauderdale all the way to the Florida keys.

 The Metrorail has 25 miles of elevated rails and connects northwest Miami-Dade to Broward and Palm Beach counties. If you frequently move about the Downtown area, the Metromover is a free service that makes small loops around Downtown Miami and Brickell and provides a connection between the Metrobus and the Metrorail.

 

5. The arts and museums in Miami can’t be beaten

Miami’s culture is strongly influenced by the Caribbean and Latin-American communities. Visitors and locals have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of festivals, museums, and theatres that celebrate these diverse cultures, including Carnival Miami, The Calle Ocho Festival, and the Miami International Film Festival. The city also boasts a number of independent movie theatres, orchestras, symphonies, and performing arts conservatories. Head to the popular Wynwood neighborhood and check out their murals, art walks, and more.

 

6. You’ll freshen up on your Spanish

Miami has a huge Hispanic population, and the city is very much a bilingual one. While you don’t need to know Spanish to get by, it will certainly make things a lot more fun and perhaps easier. Since there are so many shops, bars, and restaurants owned and operated by the Hispanic community in Miami, many residents don’t speak English. It’s easier to get around and communicate with the locals if you at least have a decent grasp of the Spanish language.

 

7. It’s a city on the beach, not just a beach city

You’ve probably been to a beach city — a place where the beach is the main attraction and there’s nothing to do but catch sand and sun all day. But Miami is not a beach city; it’s a city on the beach. Sure, it’s situated on the shore, but there’s so much more to do than tan and swim. There are museums, European villas, historic castles, national parks, and practically everything else you’d expect to find in a large metropolitan city — and then some.