Farmlands turned desirable suburb with thousands of homes
Richmond West was initially rolling farmlands that stretched west of major Miami attractions, like the Miami Zoo and the Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park. In the 1980s, developers came in and started to build subdivisions – and by the tail-end of the 1990s, thousands of homes filled quiet streets and avenues west of SW 137th Avenue. Farmlands still sprawl beyond the neighborhood’s western border, but at its heart, Richmond West is a suburban community with easy access to big-box stores and locally owned restaurants. “It’s a very diverse, suburban community with a lot of different restaurants,” says local Realtor Margend Palacios of Sellstate Powerhouse Real Estate Group. He’s sold homes across the region for nearly two decades. “Plus, you have access to the Metrobus and are close to the turnpike.”
A short drive away from the Richmond West region is Zoo Miami, a zoological park in Miami, F
Richmond West, FL, is a great place to start a family.
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Mediterranean and Spanish-revival single-family homes
Richmond West predominantly features single-family, Spanish-revival and Mediterranean-style homes that measure between 1,500 and 3,000 square feet. Single-family homes typically sell between $500,000 and $850,000. New builds and recently renovated homes can list from $850,000 to $1.5 million. Houses over $1 million often measure over 2,500 square feet, have five bedrooms and sit on large, leafy lots with in-ground pools and well-maintained patios. The neighborhood also features several townhomes that sell between $350,000 and $550,000. Towering palm trees dot most yards and shade the community’s sidewalk-lined streets, where locals are often on walks or bike rides.
Many gated communities are available for families in the Richmond West neighborhood in Miami
Well-manicured lawns are seen all over Richmond West, FL.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools impresses with an A-minus rating on Niche
Miami-Dade County Public Schools scores an overall A-minus on Niche. The district features the Your Best Choice program, which allows parents and guardians to apply for their student to attend a school outside their assigned institution. Richmond West is zoned for several schools. Houses north of SW 168th Street are zoned for Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School and Miami Southridge Senior High School, scoring an A-minus, B-plus and B on Niche respectively. Homes south of SW 168th Street are zoned for the B-minus-rated Miami Heights Elementary School, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School and the B-rated South Dade Senior High School.
Miami Southridge Senior High School has some of the best college prep courses.
Develop your child's young years of learning at Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School.
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Day trips to beaches at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park
Richmond West has several parks and greenspaces scattered between Newton and Lindgren Roads. Chuck Pezoldt Park features a large, passive green space enclosed by a paved, lit walking path with benches and medium-sized trees. The path connects with a playground and two basketball courts. Kings Grant Park offers more green space and walking paths, plus a couple of tennis courts and a playground. Eureka Villas Park provides similar amenities closer to homes in the neighborhood’s southeast corner, and Serene Lakes Park features airplane-themed playscapes and a shaded pavilion with a few tables. The Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park is 3 miles east of the community, offering hundreds of campsites and a small beach area. The park is one of the last places in Miami-Dade County with wildflowers, palmettos and rock pinelands.
Small beaches in Miami, FL are found at the Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park.
Play a round of basketball at Chuck Pezoldt Park in Richmond West, FL.
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Peruvian plates at La Perla and hand-tossed pizza at Rey's Pizza
Town and Country Plaza sits in the neighborhood’s northeast corner. The shopping center is anchored by Sedano’s Supermarket and Navarro Discount Pharmacy, flanked by service shops and local restaurants. Rey’s Pizza is a Miami staple with over nine locations. The pizzeria offers hand-tossed pizzas, pasta favorites and desserts like flan and guanabana shakes. La Perla is a popular restaurant with traditional pollo a la brasa and additional Peruvian favorites. More eateries line Lindgren Road, including Sushi Loco and Rinconcito Salvadoreno. Eureka Promenade, the community’s southernmost shopping center, features a Publix and a Coldstone Creamery. Fresco y Mas offers more grocery shopping options.
La Perla Peruvian Restaurant in Richmond West is a local favorite for lunch and dinner.
Rey's Pizza iin Richmond West, FL, has great service and delicious food.
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Hopping on the Metrobus and heading into Miami
The Miami-Dade County Metrobus shuttles across Richmond West, and bus stops line roadways like SW 168th Street and SW 142nd Avenue. Downtown Miami is 20 miles away, accessible via U.S. Route 1 or the Don Shula Expressway. The Jackson Health Medical Center is 6 miles east, and Baptist Health Emergency Care is 4 miles north. The Miami International Airport is 22 miles away.
Residents of Richmond West, FL uses reliable public transportation.
Residents of Richmond West, FL, are close to the Don Shula Expressway and Turnpike.
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Crime
The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Potential storms coming in from the coast
According to Risk Factor, Richmond West has an extreme wind factor due to the likelihood of hurricanes and tropical storms.
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Parks in this Area
Kings Grant Park
Tennis
Trails
Playground
Serena Lakes Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Chuck Pezoldt Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Eureka Villas Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Community Center
Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Fishing
Transit
Airport
Miami International
35 min drive
Bus
SW 142 Av & SW 163 Te
Bus
SW 142 Av & SW 166 Te
Bus
SW 184 St & SW 136 Av
Bus
SW 137 Av & 15300 Block
Bus
SW 180 St & SW 137 Pl
Bus
SW 147 Av & SW 171 Te
Bus
SW 152 St & SW 147 Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Richmond West
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Richmond West, Miami sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Richmond West, Miami over the last 12 months is $649,068, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
31,733
Median Age
42
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,661
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,998
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
30.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
61''
Average Winter Low Temperature
55°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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