Medley

About Medley

Medley is a largely industrial community near the southern tip of the Florida Peninsula, in Miami-Dade County. Located on the South Atlantic coastline, Medley is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach metropolitan area. The population of Medley is extremely small, because most of the town is devoted to industrial developments. The strong economic presence of hundreds of businesses in the town sees the daytime population grow dramatically with tens of thousands of commuters.

Jobs in Medley

Medley has a mix of large and small businesses in a variety of industries. One of the largest is Sysco Food Services of South Florida, which spans approximately 550,000 square feet on its own campus. Medley is also home to the southern corporate office of Florida East Coast Railroad and its warehouse complex, Beacon Station. TA Associates/Gateway Properties has more than 350 warehouses in Medley.

Medley is also home to Urbieta Oil Co., one of the fastest-growing private Hispanic businesses in the country; Aljoma Lumber, one of the largest lumber wholesalers in America's Southeast; and Lincoln Property Co., whose industrial warehouses span approximately 670,000 square feet.

All of these businesses have one thing in common: They provide thousands of jobs in Medley, with a wide range of roles and industries to choose from. Medley's unemployment rate is slightly above the national average. However, job growth has been positive, indicating there are better times ahead for the local economy. Local businesses also notify the town of Medley of job opportunities to give residents the best chance of securing available positions.

Medley Schools

If you choose to enroll your child in public school, they will attend a campus operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Resources for Moving to Medley:

Here are a few resources to help you plan your move to Medley:

• Utilities: The town of Medley manages water and sewer services for homes and businesses in the area.
• Garbage and Recycling: Trash is collected twice a week, while bulk items are picked up twice a month.
• Transportation: Miami-Dade Transit provides public transportation in and around Medley, making it easy for commuters to travel in and out of the city as needed.

Medley Housing

Homes in Medley are very affordable, and many of the housing options are fairly new construction. However, because Medley is primarily zoned for industrial development, residential areas are limited. This can lead to a competitive housing market, in which properties are bought and sold very quickly.