Local businesses in Aventura

Aventura is relatively affluent compared with many communities in Miami-Dade County, but it includes residents across different income levels. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, its median household income was $89,274, and per-capita income was $56,862, based on 2020–2024 estimates. Approximately 11.4% of residents lived below the poverty line, so it would be inaccurate to describe everyone in Aventura as wealthy.

Aventura is best known for Aventura Mall, waterfront condominium communities, Turnberry Isle Country Club and its location between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The city also has parks, restaurants, medical offices, professional services and access to Brightline rail service.

Aventura borders or sits close to Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach and Hallandale Beach. Hallandale Beach is directly north across the Miami-Dade–Broward county line, while Sunny Isles Beach is east across the Intracoastal Waterway. Aventura is part of Miami-Dade County but is positioned between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Aventura has a diverse population that includes families, professionals, retirees and international residents. Census estimates show that 54.2% of residents were foreign-born, 45.6% identified as Hispanic or Latino, and 25.8% were age 65 or older. Additionally, 68.4% of residents age five or older spoke a language other than English at home. These figures describe population patterns, not every individual resident.

Yes. The Aventura Express is free and open to the public. Its Purple, Green and Yellow routes connect different parts of the city with locations including Aventura Mall, the Northeast Branch Library and connections to Miami-Dade and Broward transit services. Service schedules should be checked before traveling because operating hours vary by day.

Aventura is approximately 18 miles north of Downtown Miami by road, although the exact distance depends on the starting point and route. Driving time varies significantly with traffic. Brightline and local transit may provide alternatives for some trips.