Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Opa-locka
Opa-locka, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,278
Population
15,409
Renter Mix
71% Rent
A lush, tropical city reminiscent of an Arabian desert.
Stylish
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Tropical
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Miami Area
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Beaches
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Coastal Living
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Ocean
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Opa-locka is the only city in the Western Hemisphere with the largest collection of Moorish Revival architecture, where street names like Ali Baba Avenue and Sharazad Boulevard make it feel like a storybook setting brought to life in South Florida. Founded in 1926 by aviator Glenn Curtiss, who drew inspiration from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, this small city of roughly five square miles sits about 12 miles northwest of downtown Miami. Amelia Earhart Park offers wide green spaces for outdoor recreation, while Miami-Dade College's North Campus keeps an academic energy close by.
Daily life here means quick access to Miami's beaches, Hialeah's busy shopping corridors, and the energy of the greater metro area without being in the thick of it. The rental market reflects a range of options, from no-frills garden-style apartment communities to more spacious townhome rentals suited for those wanting extra room. Studios and one-bedroom apartments give renters a more affordable foothold in the Miami area, while larger units accommodate those needing more space. With the Miami Opa-locka Executive Airport nearby and major roadways within reach, getting around South Florida from this historic city is straightforward.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$27,600
Average: $41,161
Education
978
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,476
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Opa-Locka has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
4%
Other Education
96%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Opa-locka, FL is $1,158 for a studio, $1,278 for one bedroom, $1,448 for two bedrooms, and $1,895 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Opa-locka has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,278/month
578 Sq Ft
House
$3,108/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,127/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Opa-locka, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Nathan B. Young Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
343 Students
Dr. Robert B. Ingram/Opa-Locka Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
299 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
296 Students
Rainbow Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
224 Students
Golden Glades Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
216 Students
BEACON COLLEGE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public
Grades 6-8
223 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
296 Students
Robert Renick Education Center
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
North Park High School Charter
Public
Grades 9-12
548 Students
Robert Renick Education Center
Public
Grades PK-12
39 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
- Arch Creek Park & Nature Center
- Miramar Pineland
- Oleta River State Park
- Greynolds Park
Military Bases
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.