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Leisure City, FL Utility & Living Guide
Leisure City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, that includes the smaller, older community of Modello in its northwestern section. The CDP is most notable for the Coral Castle Museum, located in the Modello area.
Monthly Utility Costs
$120/mo
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$45/mo
$25/mo
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1321/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1468/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1835/mo |
| Median Home Price | $294,200 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
Leisure City has a mix of single-family homes and townhouses. Prices are more affordable than nearby Miami but rising steadily.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1% + City 0.5%</p> | |
Florida has no state income tax.
Family & Relocation
50
6.5/10
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Limited public transit. Mostly car-dependent but sidewalks are improving.
- Everglades Alligator Farm
- Homestead-Miami Speedway
- Fruit & Spice Park
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No special local taxes. Miami-Dade County handles most regulations.
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📊 Leisure City — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer AC costs can double electric bills. Winter heating is minimal due to mild temperatures.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: Miami-Dade County millage rate of 1.2%, no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6/10: Decent sidewalks in newer areas but limited park access and transit options
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