Opa-locka is a city in northern Miami-Dade County, about 12 miles north of downtown Miami. It is bordered by Miami Gardens to the north and Hialeah to the southwest. Founded in 1926 by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and incorporated that same year, the city takes its name from a Seminole place name often translated as "high, dry hummock."
Opa-locka is known for its Moorish Revival architecture, designed by architect Bernhardt Muller and inspired by the "One Thousand and One Nights." Twenty of its Moorish-style buildings, including City Hall, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and many streets carry names like Sharazad Boulevard and Ali Baba Avenue. The city has a Tri-Rail station, and Opa-locka Executive Airport serves general aviation. Housing includes single-family homes, some reflecting the city's original architectural style, along with townhomes and multi-family residences.
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16,282 people live in Opa-locka, where the median age is 34.8 and the average individual income is $18,160. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Opa-locka, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Opa-locka has 5,548 households, with an average household size of 2.93. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Opa-locka do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,282 people call Opa-locka home. The population density is 3,780 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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