Opa-Locka Real Estate

Opa-Locka is a city of 4.2 square miles located in the north western area of Miami-Dade County. Opa-Locka's median income is $15,099 it is a young community with a median age of 27 years. It has a population of approximately 14,700 residents. The city boasts a large general aviation airport, 3 parks, 2 lakes, and because it was based on the Arabian night's theme, some of the most unique buildings in the country. They have streets with such names as Sabur Lane, Sultan Avenue, Ali Baba Avenue and Sesame Street.

The name of the city is a contraction of the Native Americans' name for the area, "Opa-tisha-woka-locka", meaning a dry place in the swamp with trees. Obviously this would not readily fit on a letterhead and be rather difficult to remember; hence it was shortened to Opa-locka. Opa-Locka is a small community that was incorporated in 1926. The city is primarily an industrial community with the Opa-Locka Airport representing the single largest land use. The surrounding area offers prospective homeowners everything from cozy starter homes to affordable rental apartments in an array of attractive styles and prices.

The Opa-Locka community has increased community sense of pride by involving Opa-Locka residents in planning decision. It promotes home ownership and strives to improve the seven local public schools and the towns' infrastructure. There are also community outreach programs in effect such as the "Sharing Community", "It Takes a Village beyond School", "Community Action Agency", "Arabian Knights Foundation" and "Allstate Insurance, Safe Space for Kids."

Opa-Locka is close to everything, the finest nightlife restaurants and boutiques Miami has to offer, Coconut Grove, South Beach and Downtown Miami. The Miami International Airport is just minutes away. Opa-Locka also offers proximity to a host of recreational activities including: Metrozoo, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Parrot Jungle and Gardens, the Miami Museum of science and Planetarium and the brand New Miami Children's Museum.

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