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Olympia Heights, FL

Olympia Heights is a census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is located in the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 12,873 at the 2020 census.

Olympia Heights is located 11 miles (18 km) west-southwest of downtown Miami at 25°43′35″N 80°20′42″W (25.726379, -80.345073). It is bordered to the north by Westchester, to the northwest by Coral Terrace, to the east by Glenvar Heights, to the south by Sunset, and to the west by Westwood Lakes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²), of which 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) are land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), or 11.51%, is water.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $50,720, and the median income for a family was $54,533. Males had a median income of $34,382 versus $23,406 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,198. About 5.4% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Olympia Heights. The city is committed to providing residents with access to quality healthcare services. 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. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. Equinox offers premium fitness facilities, personalized training, group fitness classes, spa services, and wellness amenities. 

Top sites in Olympia Heights, FL are Christmas Wonderland - Miami, "Doc" Thomas House, and Kendall Indian Hammocks Park.

Population: 13,179 (2023). ZIP code: 33165. Area codes: 305, 786, 645. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Area: 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km²).

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What are the demographics of Olympia Heights, FL?

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,452 people, 4,157 households, and 3,487 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,941.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,907.9/km²). There were 4,231 housing units at an average density of 1,554.2 per square mile (600.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.50% White (22.3% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.83% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 2.46% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.33% of the population.

Is Olympia Heights, FL worth visiting?

Olympia Heights, FL is an incorporated village located in Miami-Dade County south-east of Kendall populated by close to sixteen thousand people. Olympia Heights produces lots of activities such as Pine Tree Park giving locals or tourists something enjoyable when they’re here! Additionally, there are numerous eateries and stores nearby creating it with something unique any time they’re here.

What is the crime rate in Olympia Heights, FL?

Olympia Heights, FL has an above-average rate of violent crime and property crime when compared to the national average. Violent crime in Olympia Heights is 26.3, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Olympia Heights is 50.8, which is considerably higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that although the city does not have an unusually high level of criminal activity relative to other American communities, it still experiences more violent and property crimes than most locations across the country.

Sources

Miami-Dade County

Wikipedia

Bestplaces

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

The Salt Room

Equinox 

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Christmas Wonderland - Miami

"Doc" Thomas House

Kendall Indian Hammocks Park

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