Miami Is Officially One of the Healthiest Cities in the U.S.

July 5, 2025

Grab your yoga mat and your açai bowl because Miami just secured a top-tier wellness flex: it’s been ranked one of the top 3 healthiest cities in the U.S., according to a new study by Coworking Cafe. Yep, we’re not just about party boats and croquetas anymore—we’re also crushing the wellness game.

The study analyzed over 60 major U.S. cities using 10 health + lifestyle criteria like gym access, healthy food options, walkability, air quality, and more. And guess what? Miami pulled a wellness power move with an overall score of 64.77/100, landing just behind Minneapolis and Portland.

Let’s break it down:

💪 Most gyms per capita in the country — 95 gyms and sports centers for every 100k residents. That’s a whole lot of squats.
🥗 129 grocery + specialty stores focused on healthy food, from organic kale to post-gym protein bars.
🚶‍♀️ Walkability score? A strong 76.6. Translation: you can actually stroll to your juice bar without dodging 5 lanes of traffic.
🚲 Bike-friendly rating of 64, so you can pedal your way to Pilates.

🌬️ Air quality index of 51.3 — EPA says that’s solid. Breathe easy, besties.
🧘‍♀️ Quality of life score: 158.7. Not to brag, but that’s high-high.
🩺 82% of Miamians have health insurance, meaning wellness is actually accessible here.

Experts like Tyler Quinn from WVU say it’s not just the access to gyms and Whole Foods—it’s also about trust in your neighborhood and strong community vibes. Basically, living in a city where people smile at each other on their hot girl walks really does matter.

And let’s not forget: Miami ranked #1 in the South and is officially one of the country’s top wellness hubs. So whether you’re hitting a sunrise workout on the beach or sipping chlorophyll water in Brickell, just know—you’re thriving in one of the fittest cities in the game.

Go off, Miami. We see you. 🌴💧✨

Written by: MJ Eccles