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Is Kendale Lakes a Good Place to Live? Kendale Lakes, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Kendale Lakes ranks #1137 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #471 of 524 smaller cities and #70 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and long commutes (32.8 min, #470 of 524).
Kendale Lakes by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Kendale Lakes's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Kendale Lakes: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Kendale Lakes safe?
What is the cost of living in Kendale Lakes?
Kendale Lakes's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,968/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $404,500.
| Measure | Kendale Lakes | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $404,500#797 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,968/mo#1082 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.6x#961 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 33%#1284 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Kendale Lakes safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Kendale Lakes alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Kendale Lakes crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Kendale Lakes?
The median household in Kendale Lakes earns $71,621, 7% below the US figure of $76,827 and in line with Florida ($71,516). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kendale Lakes | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $71,621#786 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10.3%#526 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Kendale Lakes?
The median resident of Kendale Lakes is 48.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #727 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Kendale Lakes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 48.9 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 31.6%#727 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 71% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Kendale Lakes's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Kendale Lakes to describe its public schools. 28.2% of adults are obese and 15.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Kendale Lakes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 28.2%#277 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.7%#1201 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.1%#72 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 28.2%#1292 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Kendale Lakes?
The average commute in Kendale Lakes is 32.8 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.7% of workers take transit and 11.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Kendale Lakes scores 13.2 of 20 (above average walkable), #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.9°F and winters 68.5°F, with 56.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Kendale Lakes | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 32.8 min#1221 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 13.8%#1199 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 75.9% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.2#298 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.9 | 56.8 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 79.6 | 58.6 | 2 |
| Mar | 81.9 | 61.1 | 2 |
| Apr | 85.1 | 64.9 | 2.9 |
| May | 88.2 | 69.5 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 74 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 91.2 | 74.9 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 91.7 | 75.4 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 89.8 | 74.7 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 87 | 71.3 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 81.9 | 64.3 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 78.8 | 60 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami Kendall Tamiami Exec Airport.
| Measure | Kendale Lakes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 76.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 82.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 68.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 56.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami Kendall Tamiami Exec Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Kendale Lakes?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
| Measure | Kendale Lakes | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.19%#875 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Miami-Dade County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Miami-Dade County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.081% | 89% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0051% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0013% | 61% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.075% | 42% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0021% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Kendale Lakes compare with similar-size cities?
Kendale Lakes is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #471 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 52,622.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #1137 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data | 32.8 min |
| Burleson, TXPop. 52,918 | #461 | 58.7 | $93,928 | $1,685/mo | 155 | 30.9 min |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #773 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 | 16.9 min |
| Wake Forest, NCPop. 52,844 | #77 | 69.2 | $123,802 | $1,596/mo | 85 | 30.9 min |
| Catalina Foothills, AZPop. 52,593 | #263 | 62.9 | $115,304 | $1,412/mo | no data | 22 min |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #1121 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 | 18 min |
| Novato, CAPop. 52,546 | #425 | 59.6 | $115,736 | $2,506/mo | 211 | 28.1 min |
| Aloha, ORPop. 52,389 | #458 | 58.8 | $101,934 | $1,896/mo | no data | 25.4 min |
| Battle Creek, MIPop. 52,374 | #1253 | 42.3 | $55,693 | $957/mo | 1,055 | 18.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Kendale Lakes compare with the rest of Florida?
Kendale Lakes ranks #70 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 47.1 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn in line with the Florida median.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | … #66 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #67 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year |
| Tamarac, FLPop. 73,019 | #68 | 47.9 | $61,718 | $1,895/mo | part year |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #69 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year |
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #70 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | #71 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data |
| North Miami, FLPop. 60,344 | #72 | 46.5 | $57,188 | $1,702/mo | part year |
| Four Corners, FLPop. 65,048 | #73 | 46.2 | $72,879 | $1,847/mo | no data |
| Fountainebleau, FLPop. 55,665 | #74 | 46.0 | $64,908 | $2,094/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Kendale Lakes among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Kendale Lakes's score calculated?
Kendale Lakes scores 47.1 out of 100, #1137 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Kendale Lakes. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
31.8 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Kendale Lakes. Similar-size median 58.9.
61.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Kendale Lakes's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
48.6 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Kendale Lakes. Similar-size median 56.1.
52.4 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Kendale Lakes. Similar-size median 50.0.
34.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Kendale Lakes's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
64.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
39.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Kendale Lakes alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Kendale Lakes.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Kendale Lakes.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Kendale Lakes's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Kendale Lakes has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Kendale Lakes
Is Kendale Lakes, FL a good place to live?
Kendale Lakes ranks #1137 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #471 of 524 smaller cities and #70 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and long commutes (32.8 min, #470 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Kendale Lakes?
Kendale Lakes's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,968/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $404,500.
Is Kendale Lakes safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Kendale Lakes alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Kendale Lakes crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Kendale Lakes?
The median household in Kendale Lakes earns $71,621, 7% below the US figure of $76,827 and in line with Florida ($71,516). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Kendale Lakes?
Median rent in Kendale Lakes is $1,968/mo (Census), #1082 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 33% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Kendale Lakes?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Kendale Lakes is $404,500, #797 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Kendale Lakes?
We have too few school records for Kendale Lakes to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Kendale Lakes?
The average commute is 32.8 minutes, #1221 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 13.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Kendale Lakes?
Kendale Lakes averages 76.2°F over the year, 82.9°F in summer and 68.5°F in winter, with 56.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Kendale Lakes walkable?
Kendale Lakes scores 13.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Kendale Lakes at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Kendale Lakes?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Kendale Lakes?
Kendale Lakes has 52,622 residents. The median resident of Kendale Lakes is 48.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #727 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Kendale Lakes compare with the rest of Florida?
Kendale Lakes ranks #70 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 47.1 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn in line with the Florida median.
What cities are similar in size to Kendale Lakes?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Kendale Lakes's population of 52,622 are Burleson, TX (#461 overall), Grand Island, NE (#773 overall), Wake Forest, NC (#77 overall), Catalina Foothills, AZ (#263 overall), and Joplin, MO (#1121 overall). Kendale Lakes is #1137.