South Beach vs North Beach
Data-driven neighborhood comparison based on 1363 buildings
South Beach
84
avg score (605 buildings)
North Beach
85
avg score (758 buildings)
Side-by-Side Comparison
Metric
South Beach
North Beach
⭐Average Score
84
85✓
📊Median Score
85.6✓
84.7
🏗️Post-Andrew (1994+)
3%✓
1%
⚠️Avg Violations
0.0
0.0
🏢Total Buildings (3+ units)
605
758✓
🏆 Best in South Beach
📋 The Verdict
South Beach and North Beach are very evenly matched in terms of overall building quality. Both neighborhoods have average scores within a few points of each other. Your decision should come down to other factors like flood zone risk, proximity to work, lifestyle preferences, and specific buildings you find.
Choose South Beach if you want:
- • Newer construction (3% post-Andrew)
Choose North Beach if you want:
- • More building options
- • Higher average scores
⚠️ 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.