Key Points:
- Miami ranked as the smartest city in Florida and 7th nationally by ProptechOS for 2025.
- Study assessed U.S. cities on tech infrastructure, green infrastructure, and tech job markets.
- Miami’s overall index score: 69.6%.
- Miami’s tech job market score: 78.0% — among the highest nationally.
- Connectivity score: 70.7%, green infrastructure score: 65.3%.
- Miami dropped from 2nd to 7th nationally compared to previous year’s ranking.
- Atlanta ranked 1st in the nation with an index score of 79.4%.
- Metrics included 5G connectivity, AI/IoT companies, air quality, EV charging points, and tech jobs per capita.
Miami ranks as the smartest city in Florida for 2025, scoring high in tech job market and digital infrastructure, study shows.
What Makes Miami the Smartest City in Florida?
The ProptechOS study measured three core areas:
- Tech Infrastructure & Connectivity
- Green Infrastructure
- Tech Job Market
Miami’s individual scores:
- Connectivity: 70.7%
- Green Infrastructure: 65.3%
- Tech Job Market: 78.0%
These high marks place Miami well ahead of other Florida cities and confirm its growing reputation as a hub for digital innovation and urban tech resilience.
How Was the Study Conducted?
ProptechOS, a company specialising in real estate technology and urban development analytics, used detailed metrics to evaluate major U.S. cities. According to Anthony Talcott’s report, the methodology focused on:
Tech Infrastructure & Connectivity
- Mobile 5G availability and speed
- Number of AI and Internet of Things (IoT) companies
- Number of airports
Green Infrastructure
- Air quality based on PM2.5 exposure
- Tree cover change over 10 years
- Number of electric vehicle charging stations
- Number of LEED-certified green buildings
Tech Job Market
- Tech job advertisements per capita
- Growth trends in employment demand for technology professionals
How Does Miami Compare to Other Major Cities?
Although Miami dropped from 2nd place last year to 7th nationally, it remains the highest-ranked city in Florida and a leader in the Southeast’s emerging tech landscape.
Top 10 Smartest Cities in the U.S. (ProptechOS 2025):
| Rank | City | Connectivity | Green Score | Tech Score | Index Score |
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | 87.8 | 66.0 | 82.0 | 79.4 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | 85.1 | 68.7 | 80.0 | 78.7 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | 81.3 | 75.3 | 75.0 | 78.5 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | 75.6 | 69.0 | 96.0 | 75.6 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | 76.9 | 68.7 | 48.0 | 70.6 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | 71.6 | 64.0 | 79.0 | 69.8 |
| 7 | Miami, FL | 70.7 | 65.3 | 78.0 | 69.6 |
| 8 | New York, NY | 80.4 | 57.3 | 51.0 | 68.8 |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | 75.6 | 63.3 | 39.0 | 66.9 |
| 10 | San Jose, CA | 65.6 | 63.3 | 70.0 | 65.3 |
What Does This Ranking Mean for Florida?
Miami’s strong performance in tech job market scores reflects a rapidly growing technology sector in Florida. The city has increasingly positioned itself as an East Coast alternative to traditional tech hubs, drawing startups, venture capital, and remote tech talent.
As Anthony Talcott reports, despite falling a few spots nationally, Miami remains a key player in Florida’s digital economy due to its continued investment in connectivity and sustainable infrastructure.
What Are the Implications for Future Development?
Miami’s smart city status underlines its potential to attract more tech investment, talent, and policy focus in areas like clean energy, data infrastructure, and digital accessibility. The city’s leadership in tech jobs also signals a demand for workforce development and education to sustain growth.
Urban planners, state policymakers, and industry leaders are likely to look at Miami as a model for future-oriented city development in Florida.
