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Sunny Weather & Vibrant Culture: Digital Nomads Are Flocking To This Florida Beach City
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According to research conducted by MBO Partners, 18.1 million U.S. citizens are officially digital nomads, or roughly 11% of the total American workforce.
That’s a stunning number in itself, considering that, prior to 2020, the concept of remote work was restricted almost exclusively to IT and certain niche fields of entrepreneurship.
The primary goal of these individuals is to be location-independent while earning a living, and many of them have an innate passion for traveling, and you’re likely to find them anywhere the sun is shining, and the cost of living is low, from Mexico, to Spain, to Thailand.
Be that as it may, an equally significant percentage of American nomads are quite happy city-hopping in their own neck of the woods and aren’t exactly keen on relocating to a foreign country.
One U.S. city in particular has in fact tripled its digital nomad population since 2019, charting ahead of long-time faves for tech-savvies like Austin and San Francisco.
Miami Is America’s Top Nomad Hotspot Right Now
Florida’s most popular beach destination, Miami is America’s leading nomad hub right now, leading not only in numbers, but in public opinion:
According to this other Hostinger analysis, it is the best home base for digital nomads craving a change of scenery while keeping it somewhat ‘local’.
Miami has excelled not only in the ‘freelance income potential’ category, thanks to its thriving economy and myriad of career opportunities, but also its big selection of coworking spaces.
It has a well-established cafe scene that puts it on a par with New York, Chicago, Seattle and the like, and wherever you are in the sprawling coastal metropolis, you’re never too far from a laptop-friendly eatery serving delicious daytime brunch to keep you going.
Think a cozy The Cafe At Books & Books in Coral Gables, a solid pick for overcoming that persistent writer’s block if you’re an independent writer—free WiFi, floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked with books, timeless wooden furniture, and an intellectual vibe throughout.
For a livelier environment and a quick 30-minute inbox-clearing sesh powered by strong coffee, we love Magdalena in Edgewater, and if you feel a light breakfast in an airy, soft-lit space will get you to boost your productivity, try Little Haiti’s Panther Coffee.
A Vibrant Culture & Social Scene
Speaking of Little Haiti, it is one of Miami’s most vibrant ethnic neighborhoods (one of many!), boasting a high concentration of Caribbean-style restaurants, creative murals covered in street art, and quirky indie galleries.
The local Caribbean Marketplace is particularly great for finding local produce if you’re staying in Miami a while, as well as buying Afro-Caribbean handicraft.
Over in Little Havana, the heart of Miami’s Cuban community, you’ll stumble upon an equally fascinating cultural scene, from Calle Ocho, lined with cantinas and walk-up windows selling Cuban cigars, to the busy meeting point that is Maximo Gomez Park.
Then there’s South Beach, or how we like to call it, quintessential Miami, with its historic charm—you’ve probably never seen this beautiful collection of pastel-hue, Art Deco facades anywhere—cosmopolitan feel, and active nightlife
If you’re wondering where to go for some fun on a Friday night, Ocean Drive’s where it’s at.
In sum, there is plenty about Miami and its diverse communities that will keep you inspired and get your creative juices flowing when you need them most.
High Quality Of Life & No Visas Required
As MBO Partners have concluded, Miami also scores well in monthly living costs: though it is the gateway to Latin America, by no means does it share the nether subcontinent’s cheap prices, but life here doesn’t have to be expensive to be enjoyed.
In fact, nomads will spend an average $2,200-$2,800 per month, in line with other Floridian cities, and tourism hotspots across America, and somewhat cheaper than the average for places like New York and Chicago.
Rent is truly the one thing that will nab the greatest chunk of your income, particularly if you’re keen on living in a trendy Wynwood, or a Bohemian Coconut Grove—on the other hand, grocery prices are reasonable, and there is plenty of affordable dining options around.
Another one of Miami’s undeniable appeal for American nomads is the fact it is a domestic destination boasting pleasant weather and white-sand beaches.
Americans don’t need to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (commonly shortened to DNV), worry about entry and stay regulations, or for God’s sake, even have a passport when choosing Miami as their new temporary hub: this is the United States, after all!
Latin America, Europe and Asia are great, but have you tried qualifying for one of those hard-to-get DNVs, or living on constant visa-runs to avoid breaking immigration law?
Lastly, this is the closest you can get to being in a tropical location Stateside, as temperatures here vary from 62°F to 90°F during the year, and they rarely fall below 50°F.
As a local coworking space founder Karla Rodriguez has added, ‘Miami offers what nomads crave most’, namely the infrastructure for productivity, coupled with ‘endless opportunities for rejuvenation’: in other words, it offers great quality of life.
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