Townhouse for Sale in Perrine, Palmetto Bay

Living in Perrine, Palmetto Bay is suburban and family-oriented, with a mix of single-family homes and some multifamily housing and a diverse population. Residents have access to local parks, shopping and commuter routes (U.S. 1 and Florida's Turnpike) and attend Miami-Dade County public schools. The climate is tropical with hot, humid summers and a hurricane season, and parts of the area are low-lying and prone to flooding. Safety and housing costs vary by neighborhood; Palmetto Bay generally reports lower crime than much of Miami-Dade and housing costs are above the U.S. average.

Perrine is generally more affordable than nearby Palmetto Bay, with lower median home values and rents. Palmetto Bay is an upper‑middle to affluent suburb with higher housing costs, property taxes, and homeowner insurance, making it relatively expensive compared with Perrine. Both communities have a cost of living above the U.S. average largely due to South Florida housing and insurance expenses.

The area has a tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid summers and warm, drier winters. Summers (June–October) bring frequent afternoon thunderstorms, high humidity, average highs around 88–92°F (31–33°C), and most of the roughly 60 inches (1,500 mm) of annual rainfall; hurricane season runs June 1–Nov 30. Winters are mild (December–February) with average highs in the low 70s°F (21–24°C), lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F (13–18°C), and freezes are extremely rare.

Perrine and Palmetto Bay have different safety profiles: Palmetto Bay is generally a lower-crime, suburban village, while Perrine (an unincorporated area) typically reports higher rates of violent and property crime compared with Palmetto Bay and some Miami‑Dade averages. Both areas are policed by the Miami‑Dade Police Department, and safety can vary significantly block‑to‑block. For current, block‑level crime data consult the Miami‑Dade PD crime map, Florida Department of Law Enforcement statistics, or local community reports.