Westchester, Florida
Westchester is a community of 52,032 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Why visit Westchester
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 145 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Tamiami 18, Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, Entrance to Central Miami and Concord Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 58°F.
Weather in Westchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westchester
Westchester is a census-designated place (CDP) and neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Prior to the 2020 U.S. census, the neighboring University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP, effectively doubling its geography and population. Per the 2020 census, the population was 56,384.
From the Wikipedia article Westchester, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks13
Entrance to Central Miami
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Color Image Designs @ Miami-Dade County Fair
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
10901 Southwest 24th Street
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Brothers to the Rescue Memorial Park
Park · 2.6 mi
2420 Southwest 72nd Avenue, Miami
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Tamiami Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Public park in Miami, Florida, United States
Pitbull Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes145
La Carreta Cuban Restaurant - Bird Road
Restaurant · Cuban · 1.5 mi
8650 Bird Road, Miami
Su-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Madroño
Restaurant · Nicaraguan · 1.9 mi
10780 West Flagler Street, Miami
Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Tu off; Su 12:00-17:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.5 mi
7705 West Flagler Street, Miami
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
SOI Thai Street Food & Sake Bar
Restaurant · Thai · 1.6 mi
10016 West Flagler Street, Miami
Tu-Su 12:00-22:00
Tropical Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.9 mi
7991 Southwest 40th Street, Miami
Mo-Su 11:30-20:30
I Heart Mac & Cheese
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
10526 Southwest 8th Street, Miami
Mo-We,Su 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co.
Brewery and winery · 2.6 mi
7360 Southwest 41st Street, Miami
Mo 16:00-23:00; Tu,Th 16:00-24:00; We 16:00-01:00; Fr 16:00-02:00;...
133 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship27
First Baptist Church - Coral Park
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
8755 Southwest 16th Street, Miami
Shopping39
Gas and EV charging46
Schools, colleges and libraries102
Healthcare21
Miami Children's Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
DelaCalle Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
10775 Southwest 56th Street, Miami
La Colonia Medical Center - Westchester
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
8746 Coral Way, Miami
Map of Westchester
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 58°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 78°F | 61°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 63°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 67°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 87°F | 71°F | 6.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 10.4 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 8.7 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 10.8 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 9.3 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 72°F | 8.4 in |
| Nov | 82°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 62°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Nwsfo (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Miami-Dade County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Olympia Heights 2 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Westwood Lakes 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Fountainebleau 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Sunset 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Tamiami 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Coral Terrace 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Sweetwater 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Glenvar Heights 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- West Miami 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Kendale Lakes 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Westchester, Miami. - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FIU ChemistryPhysics, Comayagua99 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Birds - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Asere....hay guarapo....MIAMI - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CHRISTMAS MIAMI - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- -Luces de Navidad-2014 - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- What Time is it ^ - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103626 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103626 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Paratrechina longicornis casent0104236 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Paratrechina longicornis casent0104236 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103625 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103625 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Paratrechina longicornis casent0104236 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103625 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103625 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103626 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Brachymyrmex minutus casent0103626 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Paratrechina longicornis casent0104236 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- -Christmas is Here-Navidad 2014-Miami - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- -Navidad 2014-Miami - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- -Noche de Paz-Miami, USA-2014 - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Veterinary Doctor, Joanne Medina, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Starbucks Miami in a former Miami Subs, Nov 2023, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Five Below Miami (49414193061), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- -NEVER FORGET-MONUMENT TO THE VICTIMS OF THE COMMUNISM IN CUBA-FIDEL CASTRO CRIMES-MONUMENT MADE BY CUBAN EXILES IN MIAMI - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quiscalus major (Boat-tailed Grackle) 18, gary_leavens, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Technomyrmex difficilis casent0104538 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Technomyrmex difficilis casent0104538 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Technomyrmex difficilis casent0104538 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Technomyrmex difficilis casent0104538 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Pokémon GO gathering, Cyclonebiskit, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PONIENTE EN MIAMI - panoramio, Ivan Curra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FIU Stadium, October 13, 2012, Evill72, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Secretary Tillerson Delivers Opening Remarks at Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America in Miami (34480818284), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
- Vice President Pence Delivers the Keynote Address at the Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America in Miami (34941820820) (2) (cropped), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
- Secretaries Tillerson and Kelly Participate in the Senior Leaders Meeting at the Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America in Miami (34483861224), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
- Secretaries Tillerson and Kelly Participate in the Senior Leaders Meeting at the Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America in Miami (34939888040), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
- Secretary Tillerson Speaks at the Senior Leaders Meeting at the Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America in Miami (35287609836), U.S. Department of State from United States, Public domain
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