Downtown vs Edgewater
Data-driven neighborhood comparison based on 496 buildings
Downtown
92
avg score (257 buildings)
⭐ Higher Rated
Edgewater
86
avg score (239 buildings)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Metric
Downtown
Edgewater
⭐Average Score
92✓
86
📊Median Score
92.1✓
85.7
🏗️Post-Andrew (1994+)
16%✓
11%
⚠️Avg Violations
0.0
0.0
🏢Total Buildings (3+ units)
257✓
239
🏆 Best in Downtown
📋 The Verdict
Downtown has a slight edge with an average building score of 92 compared to 86. However, both neighborhoods have excellent buildings, so focus on finding the right specific building and checking its flood zone and recertification status rather than ruling out either area entirely.
Choose Downtown if you want:
- • Newer construction (16% post-Andrew)
- • More building options
- • Higher average scores
Choose Edgewater if you want:
⚠️ Important: Check Flood Zones & Recertification
Building averages don't tell the whole story in Miami. Before renting any building, always check: flood zone designation, 40-year recertification status, and hurricane preparedness features. Use StreetSmart to check individual buildings.