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Kendall, FL

Kendall is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area. At the 2020 census, the area had a population of 80,241.

Kendall is located 14 miles (23 km) southwest of downtown Miami at 25°40′0″N 80°21′24″W (25.666781, −80.356533). It is bordered to the east by the village of Pinecrest, to the southeast by the village of Palmetto Bay, to the south by Palmetto Estates and Richmond Heights, to the southwest by Three Lakes, to the west by The Crossings, to the northwest by Kendale Lakes, to the north by Sunset, and the northeast by Glenvar Heights.

U.S. Route 1 forms the eastern boundary of Kendall; it leads northeast to Miami and southwest 16 miles (26 km) to Homestead. The Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike forms the western boundary of Kendall, leading north 10 miles (16 km) to Doral and south 18 miles (29 km) to its southern terminus at Florida City. The Don Shula Expressway (Florida State Road 874) crosses Kendall from northeast to southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kendall CDP has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km²); 16.1 square miles (42 km²) of it are land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (3.03%) are water.

Much of what is now Kendall was purchased from the State of Florida in 1883 by the Florida Land and Mortgage Company. It was named for Henry John Broughton Kendall, a director of the company, who moved to the area in the 1900s to manage the company's land. As the land was not open to homesteading, development was slow well into the 20th century. A post office opened in 1914, and the first school opened in 1929. After the end of the land boom in 1926, some residents left. Two Seminole camps were in the Kendall area, and Seminoles continued to live there into the 1940s.

Before the 1950s, the term "Kendall" was used to describe a region centered around U.S. Route 1, bounded by Snapper Creek to the north, the Everglades to the west, Old Cutler Road to the east, and the former community of Rockdale to the south. This area was largely uninhabited, generally consisting of pine rockland interspersed with fields and groves. As the region experienced rapid development in the 1950s, the moniker "Kendall" came to refer to the various communities built in the vicinity of present-day Pinecrest and the eastern half of the current Kendall CDP. When growth shifted west in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, the usage of the term steadily shifted west concurrently, and today it is most often applied to the area more formally known as West Kendall. Before incorporation in 1996, the Village of Pinecrest was still included in the official boundaries of Kendall CDP.

In terms of health and wellness, Kendall prioritizes an active lifestyle. The Baptist Health South Florida Kendall Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services, emphasizing the importance of well-being in the community. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers specializes in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation. NovaCare Rehabilitation is offering physical therapy services for sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, post-stroke rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, and women's health. Orthopedic Center of Florida provides orthopedic-focused physical therapy, including joint replacement rehabilitation, spine therapy, sports medicine, and hand therapy. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a luxurious retreat with a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body therapies.

Top Sites in Kendall, FL are Zoo Miami, Dadeland Mall, The Palms at Town & Country, and Pinecrest Gardens.

Population: 78,402 (2022). ZIP Codes: 33156. Area codes: 305, 786, 645. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Area: 16.60 sq mi (43.00 km²).

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Is Kendall, FL a good area?

Located less than 20 miles away from the heart of Downtown Miami, Kendall perfects the coveted "combination" of relaxation and luxury, pairing a more slow-paced lifestyle with its treasure trove of hotels, shopping spots, restaurants, and entertainment destinations, bringing rural living (at least, in Kendall) to the NEXT LEVEL, attracting anyone looking for a break from city life WITHOUT sacrificing the creature conveniences they've come to know. In fact, from its reputation as a "hidden gem," Kendall has grown into one of the BEST places to live in Miami-Dade County, ranking up with famous suburbs like Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Ponce Davis, High Pines, and South Miami, albeit a more low-cost version, thanks to its plethora of affordable real estate, schools, and daily essentials. So, if you're looking to pack up and move to a burgeoning suburb focused on the simple joys of living or have already started the transition, congratulations and good luck with your exciting Kendall journey.

Is Kendall, FL expensive to live in?

The median home price in Kendall is $625,000 with a median price per sqft of $399. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Kendall to be 153.6% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

What is the crime rate in Kendall, FL?

Kendall is in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning 66% of cities are safer and 34% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Kendall is 31.64 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Kendall generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kendall may be as high as 1 in 27 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 54 in the southeast part of the city.

Sources

Miami-Dade County

Wikipedia

All In Miami

Fly Homes

Crime Grade

Baptist Health South Florida Kendall Regional Medical Center

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

NovaCare Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Center of Florida

Ritz-Carlton Spa

Zoo Miami

Dadeland Mall

The Palms at Town & Country

Pinecrest Gardens

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