Hialeah

Hialeah, Florida Overview

Hialeah scores 53.8/100 overall (B), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Florida — above the state composite of 52.8. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 81/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in Hialeah

Hialeah’s median income of $55,310 is 23% below the state median, but positive population growth of 3% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Safety in Hialeah

At 196.1 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Hialeah sits meaningfully below the Florida average of 384 — a 96% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1831.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Hialeah

Hialeah has a cost of living index of 111.8 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $359,200. Median monthly rent is $1,558. Renters allocate 33.8% of income to rent — above the 30% affordability threshold. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Hialeah

The adult obesity rate in Hialeah is 30.9% (CDC PLACES). Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 19.1%. Residents average 14.2 poor mental health days per month. Florida ranks #36 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Hialeah

Hialeah has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 19.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,138. The city has 44 public schools serving 34,826 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Hialeah

The annual average temperature in Hialeah is 75.8°F. Summers average 80.9°F. Winters average 70°F. Precipitation is abundant at 91.9 inches per year.

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