Moving to Miramar: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Miramar means moving into one of Broward County's fastest-growing, most ethnically diverse cities, distinguished from most South Florida bedroom suburbs by a genuine local jobs base -- the Miramar Park of Commerce -- alongside the same hurricane season (June-November) that shapes moving decisions across South Florida.
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Learn morePopulation estimates vary by source and vintage
Miramar's 2026 projected population is cited at 138,255, while a separate 2025 estimate ran higher, at 142,570 -- the two figures don't line up cleanly, likely reflecting different estimate methodologies or vintages rather than an actual population decline. Median age is 39, younger than either Pembroke Pines (44.3) or Weston (42.3) elsewhere in this South Florida batch, consistent with Miramar's continued growth and its draw for younger working families.
Miramar is genuinely, distinctively diverse
Miramar's population is roughly 43.7% Black, 39.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 19.2% White alone, per Census-based aggregation (note that Census methodology counts Hispanic-or-Latino origin separately from race, so these figures aren't meant to sum to 100%). Jamaican (12.4%) and Haitian (12.1%) ancestry groups are Miramar's largest specific ancestry categories, reflecting a particularly strong Caribbean-American community -- a genuinely distinguishing demographic feature relative to more homogeneous South Florida suburbs.
Standard Florida moving mechanics apply
Florida requires a new driver's license and vehicle registration within statutory windows administered by FLHSMV -- confirm current deadlines directly with that agency. Florida has no state personal income tax, so there's no state withholding form to file when starting a new job.
Key takeaways
- Population estimates range from 138,255 (2026 projection) to 142,570 (2025 estimate) depending on source and vintage; median age is 39, younger than Pembroke Pines or Weston in this batch.
- Miramar is genuinely diverse: roughly 43.7% Black, 39.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 19.2% White, with Jamaican (12.4%) and Haitian (12.1%) ancestry as the largest specific ancestry groups.
- Unlike many South Florida bedroom suburbs, Miramar has a genuine local jobs base via the Miramar Park of Commerce (see the base record and taxes-insurance).
- Standard Florida licensing/registration rules apply; there's no state income tax to withhold for a new job.
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