I loved living on Miami Beach — but after 3 years, I knew I had to leave
A former resident of Miami Beach explains her decision to move to the mainland after three years of living in the coastal city. Her primary concerns included the intensity of spring-break crowds and the long-term risks of property ownership in a sinking coastal area.
Why it matters
The article highlights the intersection of lifestyle preferences and climate-related economic risks, specifically regarding real estate investment in vulnerable coastal regions.
I spent several years living on Miami Beach in Florida. As much as I loved living in the coastal city, a few concerns and issues led me to move back to the mainland. India Amos As much as I loved living on Miami Beach , I decided to move inland to Miami after three years. Miami Beach's spring-break crowds got intense, and settling so close to the coast felt too risky. The city seems to have taken some steps in the right direction since I left, but I'm glad I moved. As a kid growing up in West Virginia, living in Florida felt like a sunshine-filled dream. So when I finally secured a job down here after graduating from college in 2017, I was ready to move. Over the years, I've lived in various neighborhoods throughout Miami-Dade County.
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