Carol City, FL Real Estate

Median Income $27,869

Median Age 30.39

Population 28,917

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 77°	LO 62°	July	HI 92°	LO 78°

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	Elementary: Carol City Golden Glades North Glade Opa Locka A Childs Journey Charter Barbara Hawkins Brentwood Bunche Park Charles D Wyche Crestview Lake Stevens Miami Gardens Myrtle Grove Nathan B Young North County North Dade Center For Modern Lang Northeast Charter Parkview Rainbow Park Sandor Weiner Of Opp Skyway North Dade Community Charter		Middle: Carol City Jan Mann Opportunity Lake Stevens North Dade Parkway Spirit City Charter Academy		High: Life Skills Center - Opa Locka Miami Carol City Senior Siatech Charter Siatech Charter - North Campus
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Located in the north central corner of Miami-Dade county, Carol City is a smaller subdivision of Miami Gardens. The community name is a last-minute switch from Coral City, after the developer was threatened with a lawsuit by Coral Gables. At a population of 105,457, the City of Miami Gardens is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County (after Miami and Hialeah). The City is located mid-way between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and is easily accessed by I-95, the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and the Florida Turnpike. The city comprises approximately 20 square miles.

Carol City started as a massive subdivision created in the post-World War II boom for hundreds of GIs, and was lauded as an ambitious project for first-time homeowners. Today, Carol City is one of Miami-Dade's most ethnically diverse communities. Carol City is a solid, working class community. The median household income is $38,652 and the population is 59,443.

Many of the Carol City businesses opened in the 1980's, growing and changing along with the community. The main business district is along NW 183rd St (Miami Gardens Drive) and 27th Avenue, the 183rd Street Flea Market sits, is a must-stop on weekends. Along 183rd Street, shoppers can find several small restaurants, clothing and travel shops that cater to Caribbean and Latin markets, or they can buy fruit, seafood and even furniture from vendors who set up shop along the roadside.

Carol City is home to Pro Player Stadium, where the NFL Miami Dolphins and the MLB Florida Marlins play their home games. It also offers an active recreation department. Residents can take advantage of many community programs, activities and events held by the city throughout the year. There is a bustling community center and fantastic park grounds that include a large tot-lot and a playground area suited for children of elementary school age. Miami Carol City Park also boasts two baseball and/or softball fields, a soccer field, and organized children's sports programs.

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