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University Park, FL

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Nestled at the intersection of U.S. 41 and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, University Park is best known for housing Florida International University. A large number of FIU students, faculty, and staff call University Park home. University Park also contains the vast Tamiami Park as well as the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition.

University Park sits just minutes away from world-class shopping at nearby Dolphin Mall and Mall of the Americas. A host of Miami neighborhoods are within short driving distance from University Park, including Coconut Grove, Brickell, Wynwood, South Beach, and Downtown Miami. Traveling and commuting from University Park is easy with access to U.S. 41, the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, Palmetto Expressway, Dolphin Expressway, and Miami International Airport.

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sense of Wonder Nature Center and A.D. Barnes Park
  • Gifford Arboretum
  • The Kampong
  • The Barnacle Historic State Park
  • Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Airports

  • Miami International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.