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Goulds, FL

Goulds is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The area was originally populated as the result of a stop on the Florida East Coast Railroad. The railroad depot was located near the current Southwest 224th Street. The community was named after its operator, Lyman Gould, who cut trees for railroad ties. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida.

The area that became Goulds was settled in 1900 by homesteaders. It received its name when the Florida East Coast Railway built a siding in 1903, operated by an employee of the railroad named Lyman Goulds. It was first known as "Gould's Siding", and later shortened to "Goulds". Many packing houses were built along the Old Dixie Highway. Early on, Goulds had a reputation as a rough town, with several saloons serving itinerant field workers. Most of the packing houses were destroyed by a tornado in 1919, or the 1926 Miami Hurricane, but were rebuilt. Cauley Square, a former railway town located in Goulds, was restored by Mary Ann Ballard after she purchased the village in 1949.

Goulds is located 20 miles (32 km) southwest of downtown Miami and 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Homestead at 25°33′39″N 80°23′0″W (25.560885, -80.383353). It is bordered to the north by South Miami Heights, to the northeast by Cutler Bay, and the south by Princeton. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²), or 0.61%, are water. U.S. Route 1 (Dixie Highway) is the main road through the community.

Health and wellness are prioritized in Goulds, with the presence of medical facilities catering to the diverse healthcare needs of residents. The Goulds Health Center is a cornerstone of the community, offering essential healthcare services and promoting well-being. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services.

Top Sites in Goulds, FL: Zoo Miami, Cauley Square Historic Village, Monkey Jungle.

Population: 11,446 (2020). ZIP Code: 33170. Area codes: 305, 786, 645. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Area: 2.93 sq mi (7.58 km²).

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Is Goulds, FL a good place to live?

Living in Goulds offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Goulds, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Goulds and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Goulds are above average.

What are the demographics of Goulds, FL?

As of 2000, there were 7,453 people, 2,214 households, and 1,762 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 972.2/km² (2,514.5/mi²). There were 2,367 housing units at an average density of 308.8/km² (798.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 15.22% White (4.9% were Non-Hispanic White), 78.13% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.48% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.36% of the population.

What is the history of Goulds, FL?

The area that became Goulds was settled in 1900 by homesteaders. It received its name when the Florida East Coast Railway built a siding in 1903, operated by an employee of the railroad named Lyman Goulds. It was first known as "Gould's Siding", and later shortened to "Goulds".

Sources

Miami-Dade County

Wikipedia

Niche

Goulds Health Center

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

Zoo Miami

Cauley Square Historic Village

Monkey Jungle 

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