C oral Gables, Florida is located in Miami-Dade County, and was one of the first planned communities in Miami. Coral Gables, or simply known as "The Gables" has a perfect location just five miles south of downtown Miami. This planned section of town is an oasis of quiet stately homes and upscale shopping and restaurants in the heart of Miami. With beautiful ocean views, and a warm climate all year, no wonder Coral Gables is a popular relocation destination.

Ever since this Mediterranean Revival style city was incorporated in 1925, it has been a city with a plan to diversify its economic base while providing residents with a high quality of life. Coral Gables's close proximity to Miami and South Beach, has given it a strong economic structure. Economic stability and growth has made the housing more affordable in the area. The average household income for the city is $66,840, while the average estimated house value is $550,000. The Gables also enjoy a very low unemployment rate that make living in the area an exciting prospect.

The city offers its residents: 22 parks, 33 public tennis courts, two public golf courses and many other recreational amenities including the largest botanical gardens in the continental United States, a spring-fed grotto swimming pool made of natural coral rock with underwater caves, bike paths, walking trails, and more.

Coral Gables is an art lovers' wonderland. Known as one of south Florida's premier centers for the arts, this vibrant city is home to dozens of art galleries. Gables Gallery Night, a favorite event among locals, brings more than 4,000 people to the downtown Gables area on the first Friday of each month to view the works of local, national, and international artists, as galleries open their doors to visitors who walk or ride via air-conditioned minibuses.

Coral Gables, and specifically the Coconut Grove area, boasts to have some of the best restaurants in the area. This robust community has more than 40 restaurants catering to all favorites: sushi, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Cuban, and Continental foods. Additionally, there are many delis, outside cafes and coffee shops. All are major components to Coral Gables feel and character. Some of the most elegant restaurants in Florida can be found in Coconut Grove and the Coral Gables area.

In the city of Coral Gables there are several shopping malls with over 60 retail stores each. In the Miami-Dade County area there are a variety of boutiques selling a wide range of services and items including men and women's apparel, wines, imported coffee, home accessories, music, books, antiques, sporting goods and more. Also Coral Gables hosts some very large company stores including Wal-Mart, and Sears. CocoWalk, an open-air retail and entertainment center is a nightlife hot spot. The village streets are lined with casual sidewalk cafes and a mixture of elegant restaurants. There is the Viscaya Museum and Gardens and a Science Museum just south of Rickenbacker Causeway, the bridge to Key Biscayne, as well as The Grove Playhouse that is very favorite tourist spot for all ages.

Coral Gables and Coconut Grove have always been cities rich in pride. This area has steadily become one of the best places in the entire country to raise a family. With a low crime rate, the streets of Coral Cables and Coconut Grove are a comfortable place to live, work and raise a family. The public education system is extremely solid. The Miami-Dade School District is comprised of 350 schools, and serves the educational needs of over 360,136 students. There is a very low student-to-teacher ratio in the classrooms, providing students with an excellent learning environment. Coral Gables has several community colleges in the area, plus the University of Miami with over 13,050 students enrolled annually.

Coral Gables and Coconut Grove are two of the best communities to relocate to in the nation. Enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean just minutes away plus the great warm climate year round. The housing prices are affordable, and there is an abundance of access to business opportunities there. The residents have all the benefits offered by a large metropolitan like nearby Miami or South Beach, while living in a quiet, charming, affordable area. Coral Gables and Coconut Grove are both truly great relocation options, for these reasons and many more.