Hialeah and Palmetto Bay are two suburban cities in the Miami-Dade area of Southern Florida that have a lot to offer homebuyers looking for a family-friendly environment. Both cities boast about a 20-minute drive to Downtown Miami as well as quick access to the luxurious Florida Keys.

While both cities are great places to live, each has varying walkability and unique cultures that set them apart. Neighborhoods.com has taken both cities and compared their schools, homes, attractions, and recreation to see which city might be the right fit for you.

Hialeah

Miami Watersports Complex

Hialeah Park Racing & Casino

Amelia Earhart Park

Palmetto Bay

Palmetto Bay Watersports

Deering Estate

Bill Sadowski Hammock Preserve