Frequently Asked Questions about Opa-locka North
What is it like to live in Opa-locka North, Opa-locka, FL?
Opa-locka North is a residential section of Opa-locka in northern Miami-Dade County with primarily modest single-family homes and some multi-family housing. Residents have access to local retail and city services and are close to the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and major Miami commuting corridors, though public transit is more limited than in central Miami. The area has lower median incomes and generally more affordable housing than many parts of Miami-Dade, and it records higher-than-county-average crime rates historically; it shares South Florida’s humid subtropical climate and hurricane exposure.
Is Opa-locka North, Opa-locka, FL expensive?
Opa-locka North is generally not expensive compared with Miami‑Dade County; housing prices and rents are typically below county and nearby Miami averages. Median household income and median home values in Opa-locka are lower than county medians, which contributes to a lower cost of living. Local prices can vary by street and property condition, so check current listings for up-to-date comparisons.
What is the weather of Opa-locka North, Opa-locka, FL?
Opa-locka North has a tropical monsoon (Am) climate with hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters. The wet season runs roughly May–October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and most annual rainfall, and the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1–November 30 (peak Aug–Oct). Typical summer highs are about 88–92°F (31–33°C) and winter lows about 60–65°F (15–18°C); freezes are extremely rare.
How safe is Opa-locka North, Opa-locka, FL?
Opa-locka North has higher-than-average violent and property crime compared with Miami‑Dade County and national rates, based on FBI and Miami‑Dade County crime data. Crime is concentrated in parts of the city, so safety can vary block-by-block. For current, block-level details consult recent Miami‑Dade crime reports, local police dashboards, and neighborhood crime maps.