Suburban, tree-lined, top schools
Kendall, named for a 19th-century land manager for the Florida East Coast Railway, grew after WWII into a sprawling unincorporated suburb of shopping strips and family subdivisions. Pinecrest broke off to incorporate as its own village in 1996 specifically to preserve its oak-canopied streets and large lots, and is now home to some of Miami-Dade's top-rated public schools.
Median · Kendall runs closer to this citywide figure; incorporated Pinecrest next door is far pricier, often averaging $2.5M+.
Median · Condo and townhome stock is concentrated in Kendall — Pinecrest has almost none and strongly favors single-family zoning.
Prices are approximate, pulled from public market reports as of mid-2026, and change constantly. Always confirm with current MLS comps before making a decision.
New construction here is almost entirely custom single-family homes rather than towers — recent Kendall-area completions include multi-million-dollar modern estates on large lots, with roughly 150 active new-home communities and builders across the broader Kendall area.
This is one of the most family-oriented corners of Miami-Dade — large lots, mature tree canopy, and some of the county's top-rated public schools make Pinecrest especially popular with families, while Kendall offers a more affordable version of the same suburban lifestyle.
If you're moving from a dense urban area, expect to need a car for almost everything here — this is classic car-dependent Miami-Dade suburb, with far less walkability than Brickell or Coral Gables, so factor commute times into your decision.