In recent years, the City of Aventura has adopted several initiatives aimed at reinforcing a strong sense of community. With the building of its first Charter School in 2003, our state of the art Community Recreation Center, Founders Park and Waterways Park Expansion the City continues to grow and progress, and so does its strong sense of community. 
City Facts:
Land Area
3.2 square miles
Location
12 miles north of Miami
12 miles south of Fort Lauderdale
1 mile west of the Atlantic Ocean
Form of Government
Commissioner-City Manager
Annual City Budget: $39 million
Millage Rate: 2.27
Population: 30,000
Zip Codes: 33180, 33160
Total Real Estate Value: $4.7 billion
Police Force: 75 Sworn Officers and 33 Civilians
Major Economic Drivers: Retail, medical
Number of Businesses: 2,738
Demographics:
White: 75% Hispanic: 21% Black: 2% Other: 2%*
*Based on 2000 Census
