Glenvar Heights, Florida facts for kids
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Glenvar Heights, Florida
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Sunset Drive westbound, just west of the Palmetto Expressway in Glenvar Heights, July 2008
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.28 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,786 |
| • Density | 5,097.11/sq mi (1,967.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33143, 33155 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-26100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283117 |
Glenvar Heights is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in the United States. It's a special kind of area called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's like a town but not officially governed by its own city council. It's part of the bigger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 20,786 people lived there.
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Where is Glenvar Heights Located?
Glenvar Heights is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of downtown Miami. It's surrounded by other communities. To the north, you'll find Coral Terrace. To the east is South Miami, and to the southeast is Pinecrest.
To the south, it borders Kendall. On the west side, you'll find Sunset and Olympia Heights. Finally, to the northwest, it's next to Westchester.
Size and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Glenvar Heights covers a total area of about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.1 square miles (10.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Glenvar Heights?
The number of people living in Glenvar Heights has grown over the years.
- In 1980, there were 13,216 people.
- By 2000, the population increased to 16,243.
- In 2010, it was 16,898.
- By 2020, the population reached 20,786 people.
Community Makeup in 2020
In 2020, there were 20,786 people living in Glenvar Heights. These people made up 7,837 households. Many different groups of people live here, making it a diverse community. About 70% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Getting Around Glenvar Heights
Glenvar Heights has several important roads and transportation options.
Public Transport
The Miami Metrorail is a train system that helps people travel around the area. The Dadeland North station is right on the border of Glenvar Heights and Kendall. This makes it easy for residents to use public transportation.
Major Roads
Several major roads pass through or near Glenvar Heights:
- The Don Shula Expressway is a toll road that forms the northeastern edge of the community.
- The Snapper Creek Expressway runs through the southern part of Glenvar Heights. It connects with US Route 1 in the southeast.
- The Palmetto Expressway goes right through the middle of the neighborhood.
Schools in the Area
Public schools in Glenvar Heights are managed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Local Schools
- South Miami Senior High School is located right in Glenvar Heights.
- South Miami Middle School and South Miami K-8 Center are very close to Glenvar Heights, just outside its borders.
- St. Thomas the Apostle School, a private school, is also located in Glenvar Heights. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
See also
In Spanish: Glenvar Heights para niños
