Located in north-central Miami-Dade county, Miami Gardens is named after one of its main roadways. This city was incorporated in 2003. Miami Gardens is currently home to the region’s football team, the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins’ Sun Life Stadium is located in Miami Gardens and hosts the Orange Bowl college game every year. The stadium is also home to the University of Miami Hurricanes. The city is dedicated to the education of residents of all ages. With five elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and two universities, each neighborhood has an education center in close proximity. Miami Gardens is located between Pembroke Pines and Hialeah, with quick and easy access to Miami beach, Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and the countless tourist attractions in both Miami and Hollywood, Florida. Residents in Miami Gardens see about 59 inches of rain per year with 249 sunny days. The summer high is 89 degrees on average and the winter low dips to about 59 degrees. Miami Gardens has a population of approximately 109,680 people with a median age of 33 years old.
