Kendall, Florida

Kendall is a census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida with a population of 75,371 as of the 2020 census. It is a major suburban community of Miami located about 10 miles southwest of downtown.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Kendall, the population was 75,371 at the 2020 census, making it the 83rd largest census designated place in the country. The population density was 3,815.3 inhabitants per square mile.

History

Kendall was founded in the late 1890s as a farming community. The early settlers planted citrus, avocados and mango trees in the area. By the 1970s, suburban development began transforming Kendall from a rural area to a residential community.

For more on the history of Kendall, visit the Homestead Public Library located at:
700 N Homestead Blvd
Homestead, FL 33030
Phone: (305) 246-0148

Economy

The economy of Kendall is driven by various industries including education, healthcare, retail, technology, finance and tourism. Major employers in Kendall include:

Baptist Health South Florida (Address: 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. Phone: (786) 596-1960)
Miami Dade College (Address: 11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176. Phone: (305) 237-8888)
Dadeland Mall (Address: 7535 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33156. Phone: (305) 665-6226)

For more on the Kendall economy, visit the Miami-Dade Beacon Council website.

Attractions

Some of the top attractions and things to do in Kendall include:

Zoo Miami (Address: 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177. Phone: (305) 251-0400)
Dadeland Mall (Address: 7535 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33156. Phone: (305) 665-6226)
Deering Estate (Address: 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33157. Phone: (305) 235-1668)

Learn more at Miami Tourism Bureau.

Transportation

Public transportation in Kendall is provided by the Miami-Dade Transit Department via bus and rail service. The main highway through Kendall is the Don Shula Expressway (SH 874). Miami International Airport is located about 14 miles northeast of Kendall.

Education

Kendall is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district which operates public schools in the area. Additionally, several private schools operate in Kendall such as:

Riviera Preparatory School (Address: 10390 SW 127th St, Miami, FL 33176. Phone: (305) 279-6572)
Divine Savior Academy (Address: 10700 SW 109th Ave, Miami, FL 33176. Phone: (305) 385-7603)

County Information

Kendall is located in Miami-Dade County. The county government administrative headquarters is located at:

Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street
Miami, FL 33128
Phone: (305) 375-5000

Local Sports

The area is home to the NHL’s Florida Panthers who play at the BB&T Center in nearby Sunrise.

Landmarks

Here are the GPS coordinates for 3 landmarks in Kendall:

Zoo Miami – 25.6465° N, 80.3643° W
Dadeland Mall – 25.6818° N, 80.3461° W
Deering Estate – 25.6639° N, 80.2733° W

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Additional Resources

Learn more about Kendall, Florida by visiting the following websites: