Often referred to as a melting pot, Miami is renowned for attracting people from all over the world. Provided you aren’t a downhill skier, the city offers everything you could want. In no particular order, here are 12 of the top reasons people are moving to Miami:
1) Weather
With Miami being so far south, the weather is warm all year. The rainy days in the winter can be counted on one hand and you can set your watch by the daily summer showers.
2) Housing
The housing market in Miami is remarkably reasonable for a cosmopolitan resort area on the ocean. Beautiful condos overlooking the water can be had for less than $1,200 per month and nice homes can be purchased for under $350,000.
3) Culture
From art to oceanography, the city offers numerous museums. American, European, Asian and various Latino cultures all flourish in Miami. This lends to an eclectic mixture of food, entertainment and shopping experiences.
4) Boating
Endless waterways make Miami a boater’s paradise. Easy access to the ocean, a protected bay and endless canal system makes the area a mecca for boaters. If you don’t have a boat, you can find a rental facility just by throwing a stick.
5) Fishing
For those who like to fish, the Miami area offers angling for countless species of fresh and saltwater game fish. Sea trout can be taken from the beach and offshore fishing can bring a bounty of tuna, grouper, snapper and snook. Large-mouth bass and catfish are plentiful in the lakes and canals.
6) Parks
An impressive city-park system with ball fields and courts will help keep you fit and active. As hard as it may be to believe such a place exists in South Florida, just a short drive north of Miami a mountain-bike park awaits adventurous cyclists.
7) Beaches
Endless white-sand beaches stretch the entire length of Miami. If you would like to enjoy the sun, sand and water as nature made you, Miami has the world’s most famous city-sponsored clothing optional beach, complete with lifeguards, police patrols, concession stands, restrooms and showers.
8) Restaurants and Shops
From small independent downtown shops and eateries to large shopping malls and national-chain restaurants, you can shop, and eat till you drop virtually anywhere in Miami.
9) Night Clubs
From world-famous South Beach to more laid-back north Miami, the area has night clubs that cater to a wide variety of tastes from Latin dance to country western.
10) Logistics
Miami is an easy city to get around. Miami constantly receives top-10 honors from Walk Score, an annual ranking of the most “walkable” cities in America. The city is easy to drive in and Miami International Airport has flights coming and going to all parts of the world. A boardwalk along the beach, extensive bicycle paths and a public-transportation system makes the city very friendly to non-motorists.
11) Health Care
As one of the largest retirement areas in the world, Miami has a vast world-class healthcare system. Hospitals, clinics and private doctors and dentists abound. In most cases, appointments can be made in a few days, not weeks or months, even to see a specialist.
12) Taxes
As Florida does not have a state income, estate or inheritance tax, the tax burden in Miami is relatively low. This can save you thousands of dollars by moving to Miami over a more heavily taxed area.
As you can see, Miami is one of the most desirable places to live in the entire U.S. If you are ready to make the move and need help moving to your new home, Miami furniture movers can get all your treasured belongings there safely and professionally.
