A person should not have to compromise when it comes to their quality of life. So, if you think that you want to live in Florida, you should start your search in Miami’s best neighborhoods because in the Miami metro area, you won’t have to settle for anything less than stellar.
Gone are the days of Crockett and Tubbs fighting crime in Miami’s underworld on Miami Vice — you shouldn’t believe everything you see on TV — but, you should believe HomeSnacks when we tell you that the following is a list of the best neighborhoods in the Magic City for 2026. We are, afterall, the leading experts when it comes to ranking places in America; matter of fact, this is our eleventh time putting a number next to each one of Miami’s 14 neighborhoods. So, yes, you can rest easy knowing that the following neighborhoods are Miami’s cream of the crop.
To get this list of Miami’s top ten best neighborhoods we looked at the city’s concrete data. So, we consulted the latest census for things like median income levels and median home prices for each one of Miami’s 14 neighborhoods. And, folks, whether Miami is putting on a Super Bowl, showcasing amazing talent at Art Basel, or scoring top rankings for being one of the best cities for singles as well as one of the fastest growing cities in America, Miami seems to be most proud of making people feel safe and at home in any one of their fabulous neighborhoods.
As if there aren’t enough reasons to love Miami, here’s one more: The Gateway to the Americas has 250 days of sunshine; but, if you want to see the Miami neighborhood where the sun shines the most–Miami’s best neighborhood–you’re going to have to keep reading.
$43,130 median income · $287,165 median home value
$64,787 median income · $404,100 median home value
$163,112 median income · $393,433 median home value
$31,589 median income · $292,680 median home value
$99,136 median income · $592,500 median home value
$88,620 median income · $474,762 median home value
$83,666 median income · $538,740 median home value
$52,071 median income · $605,173 median home value
$31,236 median income · $229,267 median home value
$36,525 median income · $302,636 median home value
The receipts
Compare the top ten
Pick a metric. The bars rescale. The red line is Florida’s statewide median.
Florida statewide median: $74,568
Florida statewide median: $375,662
Saturday Night Science
Methodology: How we determined the best Miami, FL neighborhoods in 2026
To rank the best neighborhoods in Miami, we had to determine what criteria define “best” and then apply Saturday Night Science to it.
Using FBI crime, Census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 14 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index, the “Best City Neighborhood In Miami.” We’re lookin’ at you, Flagami.
Read on below to learn more about what it’s like to live in the best places Miami, Florida has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city, from best to worst.
We updated this article for 2026. This report is our eleventh time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Miami.
The full plate
Table: Best Miami neighborhoods for 2026
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| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagami | 59,848 | $287,165 | $43,130 |
| 2 | Coral Way | 42,946 | $404,100 | $64,787 |
| 3 | Islands | 112 | $393,433 | $163,112 |
| 4 | Little Havana | 58,188 | $292,680 | $31,589 |
| 5 | North Coconut Grove | 10,440 | $592,500 | $99,136 |
| 6 | Downtown | 19,627 | $474,762 | $88,620 |
| 7 | South Coconut Grove | 7,956 | $538,740 | $83,666 |
| 8 | Upper Eastside | 9,247 | $605,173 | $52,071 |
| 9 | West Flagler | 49,734 | $229,267 | $31,236 |
| 10 | Little Haiti | 32,894 | $302,636 | $36,525 |
| 11 | Overtown | 12,917 | $242,980 | $30,979 |
| 12 | Allapattah | 47,224 | $220,761 | $30,292 |
| 13 | Wynwood | 17,923 | $156,805 | $53,417 |
| 14 | Model City | 25,023 | $94,396 | $24,443 |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. All 14 Miami neighborhoods.
Summary
Summary: Putting a bow on our analysis of the best neighborhoods in Miami
If you’re measuring the neighborhoods in Miami where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
The best neighborhoods in Miami are Flagami, Coral Way, Islands, Little Havana, North Coconut Grove, Downtown, South Coconut Grove, Upper Eastside, West Flagler, and Little Haiti.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Miami aren’t all good. Model City takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Miami.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below. Not sold on Florida? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Best Neighborhoods In Miami FAQs
What is the best neighborhood in Miami?
Flagami is the best neighborhood in Miami for 2026, according to Saturday Night Science. Coral Way and Islands are next.
What are the best neighborhoods in Miami?
The best neighborhoods in Miami are Flagami, Coral Way, Islands, Little Havana, North Coconut Grove, Downtown, South Coconut Grove, Upper Eastside, West Flagler, and Little Haiti. We ranked all 14 neighborhoods in the city.
How expensive is Flagami?
The median household income in Flagami is $43,130 and the median home costs $287,165. The best blocks in Miami rarely come at a discount.
How do you rank Miami neighborhoods?
Each neighborhood is scored on income, home values, population density, unemployment, and crime, using Census tract data. The neighborhood with the best combined score, Flagami, takes the top spot.
Which Miami neighborhood ranked last?
Model City came in last of the 14 neighborhoods we scored. Every city has a bottom of the table; in Miami the numbers put it there.
