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Is Hialeah a Good Place to Live? Hialeah, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Hialeah ranks #790 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #134 of 256 mid-size cities and #34 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.6%, #3 of 241) and low violent crime (173 per 100,000, #40 of 235), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.9%, #230 of 241) and high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256).
Hialeah by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Hialeah's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Hialeah?
Hialeah's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,689/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $442,859, 18% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Hialeah | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103.4 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $442,859#720 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,357/mo#862 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $392,000#771 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,689/mo#866 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 7.1x#1158 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 36.5%#1304 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Hialeah housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Hialeah is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Hialeah safe?
Hialeah recorded 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 47% below the US rate of 328 and 37% below Florida's 275. That ranks #290 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #40 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hialeah Police Department. Property crime runs 1,371 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Hialeah | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 173#290 of 1,085 | 275 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 1,371#400 of 1,085 | 1,402 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Hialeah?
The median household in Hialeah earns $55,594, 33% below the US figure of $83,163 and 28% below Florida ($77,735). Unemployment is 2.6% (US 4.3%). 17% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Hialeah | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $55,594#1140 of 1,312 | $77,735 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 2.6%#33 of 1,058 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 17%#983 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | -0.9%#1074 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Hialeah?
The median resident of Hialeah is 45.8 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 22.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1089 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Hialeah | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 45.8 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 22.1%#1089 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 46.6% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Hialeah's schools and health?
Hialeah's 33 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 19.8 students per teacher and $13,138 spent per pupil. 30.9% of adults are obese and 19.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Hialeah | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 87.3% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 19.8#934 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $13,138#810 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 30.9%#449 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 19.1%#1295 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 14.2%#164 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 34.7%#1308 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 23,391 students are enrolled in Hialeah's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Hialeah?
The average commute in Hialeah is 29 minutes (Florida 28.9); 1.2% of workers take transit and 13.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Hialeah scores 14.6 of 20 (above average walkable), #72 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 69.4°F, with 62.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Hialeah | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 29 min#1054 of 1,312 | 28.9 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 9.8%#1048 of 1,312 | 9.6% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 71.3% | 69% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 13.4% | 15.5% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 14.6#72 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.7 | 58.9 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 78.8 | 61.2 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 64 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 84.2 | 68.1 | 2.9 |
| May | 87.2 | 72.1 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 89.7 | 75.5 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 90.8 | 76.4 | 8.1 |
| Aug | 91.1 | 76.8 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 76 | 8.7 |
| Oct | 86.4 | 73.1 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 81.6 | 66.5 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 78.5 | 62.3 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami Opa Locka Airport.
| Measure | Hialeah | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 76.9°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 83.4°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 69.4°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 62.7 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami Opa Locka Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Hialeah?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
| Measure | Hialeah | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.19%#875 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Miami-Dade County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Miami-Dade County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.081% | 89% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0051% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0013% | 61% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.075% | 42% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0021% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Hialeah compare with similar-size cities?
Hialeah is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #134 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 226,165.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah, FLPop. 226,165 | #790 | 53.4 | $55,594 | $1,689/mo | 173 | 29 min |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #200 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 | 18.9 min |
| Richmond, VAPop. 229,359 | #609 | 56.5 | $64,587 | $1,372/mo | 441 | 21.7 min |
| Fremont, CAPop. 228,295 | #208 | 64.2 | $181,506 | $2,933/mo | 106 | 30.3 min |
| Huntsville, ALPop. 222,791 | #589 | 56.8 | $74,714 | $1,171/mo | 399 | 19.7 min |
| Baton Rouge, LAPop. 222,771 | #1234 | 43.3 | $49,994 | $1,067/mo | part year | 21 min |
| Tacoma, WAPop. 222,758 | #1110 | 47.7 | $85,884 | $1,676/mo | 866 | 28.8 min |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #141 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 | 28.6 min |
| Spring Valley, NVPop. 219,187 | #959 | 50.7 | $74,511 | $1,743/mo | no data | 22.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Hialeah compare with the rest of Florida?
Hialeah ranks #34 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 53.4 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 28% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 37% below the statewide rate. Homes are 18% above the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Pinellas Park, FLPop. 53,560 | … #30 | 54.8 | $63,432 | $1,631/mo | 247 |
| West Palm Beach, FLPop. 122,290 | #31 | 54.4 | $73,446 | $1,772/mo | 493 |
| Bonita Springs, FLPop. 55,904 | #32 | 53.6 | $95,210 | $1,882/mo | no data |
| Orlando, FLPop. 319,758 | #33 | 53.4 | $72,336 | $1,747/mo | part year |
| Hialeah, FLPop. 226,165 | #34 | 53.4 | $55,594 | $1,689/mo | 173 |
| Riverview, FLPop. 113,697 | #35 | 53.3 | $100,438 | $2,002/mo | no data |
| Kendall, FLPop. 79,562 | #36 | 53.2 | $87,325 | $1,905/mo | no data |
| Palm Coast, FLPop. 98,258 | #37 | 52.8 | $77,350 | $1,782/mo | no data |
| Pensacola, FLPop. 54,036 | #38 | 52.7 | $74,212 | $1,322/mo | part year |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Hialeah among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $77,735, violent crime 275.2 per 100,000.
How is Hialeah's score calculated?
Hialeah scores 53.4 out of 100, #790 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Hialeah. Similar-size median 52.9.
52.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Hialeah's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
85.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Hialeah. Similar-size median 53.8.
48.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Hialeah's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
50.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Hialeah's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
52.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Hialeah. Similar-size median 51.2.
33.0 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Hialeah. Similar-size median 42.1.
37.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Hialeah. Similar-size median 50.1.
43.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Hialeah's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
71.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
39.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Hialeah's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Hialeah has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Hialeah
Is Hialeah, FL a good place to live?
Hialeah ranks #790 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #134 of 256 mid-size cities and #34 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.6%, #3 of 241) and low violent crime (173 per 100,000, #40 of 235), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.9%, #230 of 241) and high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Hialeah?
Hialeah's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,689/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $442,859, 18% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Hialeah?
Hialeah recorded 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 47% below the US rate of 328 and 37% below Florida's 275. That ranks #290 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #40 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hialeah Police Department. Property crime runs 1,371 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Hialeah?
The median household in Hialeah earns $55,594, 33% below the US figure of $83,163 and 28% below Florida ($77,735). Unemployment is 2.6% (US 4.3%). 17% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.9% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Hialeah?
Median rent in Hialeah is $1,689/mo (Census), #866 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,357/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 36.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Hialeah?
The typical home value in Hialeah is $442,859, down 0.3% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $392,000.
How are the public schools in Hialeah?
Hialeah's 33 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 19.8 students per teacher and $13,138 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Hialeah?
The average commute is 29 minutes, #1054 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 28.9 minutes across Florida. 9.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Hialeah?
Hialeah averages 76.9°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 69.4°F in winter, with 62.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Hialeah walkable?
Hialeah scores 14.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #72 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Hialeah at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Hialeah?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Hialeah?
Hialeah has 226,165 residents. The median resident of Hialeah is 45.8 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 22.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1089 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 46.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Hialeah compare with the rest of Florida?
Hialeah ranks #34 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 53.4 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 28% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 37% below the statewide rate. Homes are 18% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Hialeah?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Hialeah's population of 226,165 are Boise, ID (#200 overall), Richmond, VA (#609 overall), Fremont, CA (#208 overall), Huntsville, AL (#589 overall), and Baton Rouge, LA (#1234 overall). Hialeah is #790.