Kendall

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Large homes on lake by 92nd Ave in Kendall.
Briar Bay Linear park near Briar Bay Golf course in Kendall.
Residential condos near Briar Bay Golf course of Kendall.
Aerial overview of homes near The Falls mall off US1.

Kendall, FL Area Guide

This vibrant Miami suburb is one of the region’s hottest shopping destinations

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Located in Miami-Dade County, Kendall offers a comfortable suburban setting just 14 miles southwest of downtown Miami. The area centers around two major shopping destinations: Dadeland Mall and The Falls shopping center, providing residents with extensive retail options. Nature lovers will find respite at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, which offers walking trails and recreational facilities amid native Florida vegetation. Housing options include both apartment communities and single-family homes, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,691 per month.

Transportation in Kendall is convenient, with Metrorail stations at Dadeland North and Dadeland South providing direct access to downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. The neighborhood houses Miami-Dade College's Kendall Campus and several public and private schools. Originally purchased by the Florida Land and Mortgage Company in 1883, Kendall - named after director Henry John Broughton Kendall - has grown into an established community that provides easy access to South Florida's attractions while maintaining its suburban character.

Explore the City

Briar Bay Linear park near Briar Bay Golf course in Kendall.

Residential condos near Briar Bay Golf course of Kendall.

Aerial overview of homes near The Falls mall off US1.

Waterfalls and pools at the Falls Mall bridges connecting both sides to retail and shopping.

Shop till you drop at The Falls in Kendall, FL.

You could bike to your destinations while living in Downtown Kendall, FL.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$80,857

Average: $110,806

Education

28,844

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

40,718

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

44 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Kendall has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Montgomery Botanical Center
  • Deering Estate
  • Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
  • Bill Sadowski Park

Airports

  • Miami International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.