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Is Hollywood a Good Place to Live? Hollywood, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Hollywood ranks #995 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #188 of 256 mid-size cities and #55 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.6%, #44 of 241), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256) and long commutes (29.4 min, #197 of 256).
Hollywood by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Hollywood's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Hollywood: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Hollywood safe?
What is the cost of living in Hollywood?
Hollywood'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 $1,653/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $444,268, 18% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Hollywood | 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 | $444,268#724 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 | $2,341/mo#852 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $410,600#810 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,653/mo#832 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 6.1x#1055 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 29.5%#1240 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.
Hollywood 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. Hollywood is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Hollywood safe?
Hollywood Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Hollywood and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Hollywood?
The median household in Hollywood earns $67,203, 19% below the US figure of $83,163 and 14% below Florida ($77,735). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Hollywood | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $67,203#872 of 1,312 | $77,735 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.6%#297 of 1,058 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 14.7%#845 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | -0.2%#794 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 Hollywood?
The median resident of Hollywood is 40.9 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 33.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #654 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Hollywood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 40.9 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 33.8%#654 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 58.9% | 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 Hollywood's schools and health?
Hollywood's 34 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 20.2 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil. 30.6% of adults are obese and 13.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Hollywood | 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 | 20.2#950 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $12,121#930 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 30.6%#428 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.5%#1026 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 16.1%#434 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 18.8%#1192 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. 22,887 students are enrolled in Hollywood's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Hollywood?
The average commute in Hollywood is 29.4 minutes (Florida 28.9); 2.5% of workers take transit and 13% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Hollywood scores 13.7 of 20 (above average walkable), #209 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.4°F and winters 69.9°F, with 61 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Hollywood | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 29.4 min#1074 of 1,312 | 28.9 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 11.1%#1115 of 1,312 | 9.6% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 67.7% | 69% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 13% | 15.5% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 13.7#209 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 | 75.6 | 60.9 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 77.4 | 63.3 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 79.7 | 65.6 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 82.9 | 69.9 | 3 |
| May | 85.8 | 73.5 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 88.4 | 76.6 | 9.6 |
| Jul | 90 | 77.6 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 90 | 77.9 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 88.3 | 77.1 | 8 |
| Oct | 85.4 | 74.4 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 80.8 | 68.3 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 77.7 | 64.7 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Lauderdale International Airport.
| Measure | Hollywood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 77.2°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 | 69.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 61 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 Ft Lauderdale International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Hollywood?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
| Measure | Hollywood | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.21%#967 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 Broward County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Broward County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.086% | 90% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.004% | 70% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.002% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.095% | 65% 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 Hollywood compare with similar-size cities?
Hollywood is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #188 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 155,082.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood, FLPop. 155,082 | #995 | 50.1 | $67,203 | $1,653/mo | part year | 29.4 min |
| Alexandria, VAPop. 156,976 | #83 | 68.9 | $119,681 | $2,089/mo | 142 | 28.4 min |
| Lakewood, COPop. 156,583 | #775 | 53.7 | $89,792 | $1,806/mo | 675 | 25.5 min |
| Macon, GAPop. 156,578 | #1272 | 40.3 | $51,234 | $1,066/mo | 1,293 | 22.2 min |
| Kansas City, KSPop. 155,135 | #1185 | 45.5 | $62,401 | $1,123/mo | 981 | 22.4 min |
| Surprise, AZPop. 154,948 | #391 | 60.2 | $96,711 | $2,033/mo | 86 | 30.2 min |
| Springfield, MAPop. 154,749 | #1186 | 45.5 | $52,656 | $1,144/mo | 871 | 20.2 min |
| Charleston, SCPop. 154,338 | #413 | 59.8 | $92,414 | $1,722/mo | 279 | 24.2 min |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #70 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 | 23 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 Hollywood compare with the rest of Florida?
Hollywood ranks #55 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 50.1 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 14% below the Florida median. 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 |
| Coconut Creek, FLPop. 58,330 | … #51 | 50.9 | $75,014 | $2,102/mo | part year |
| Ocala, FLPop. 66,584 | #52 | 50.7 | $56,376 | $1,359/mo | 393 |
| Cape Coral, FLPop. 215,536 | #53 | 50.6 | $78,104 | $1,858/mo | part year |
| Miami Gardens, FLPop. 113,177 | #54 | 50.3 | $63,627 | $1,787/mo | 359 |
| Hollywood, FLPop. 155,082 | #55 | 50.1 | $67,203 | $1,653/mo | part year |
| Tallahassee, FLPop. 201,875 | #56 | 49.9 | $57,409 | $1,293/mo | 629 |
| The Hammocks, FLPop. 58,838 | #57 | 49.7 | $85,628 | $2,187/mo | no data |
| Deltona, FLPop. 97,334 | #58 | 49.6 | $76,924 | $1,711/mo | part year |
| Pompano Beach, FLPop. 114,147 | #59 | 49.5 | $67,195 | $1,724/mo | part year |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Hollywood among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $77,735, violent crime 275.2 per 100,000.
How is Hollywood's score calculated?
Hollywood scores 50.1 out of 100, #995 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are 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 · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Hollywood. Similar-size median 52.9.
51.6 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Hollywood. Similar-size median 53.8.
56.7 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Hollywood's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
47.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Hollywood's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
52.1 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Hollywood. Similar-size median 51.2.
42.3 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Hollywood. Similar-size median 42.1.
40.6 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Hollywood. Similar-size median 50.1.
45.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Hollywood's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
66.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
38.9 - SafetyNot scored
Hollywood's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - 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: Hollywood'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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood
Is Hollywood, FL a good place to live?
Hollywood ranks #995 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #188 of 256 mid-size cities and #55 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.6%, #44 of 241), and trails on high living costs (114.2, #238 of 256) and long commutes (29.4 min, #197 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Hollywood?
Hollywood'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 $1,653/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $444,268, 18% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Hollywood safe?
Hollywood Police Department reported 0 of 12 months of the latest year to the FBI, so there is no full-year crime rate for Hollywood and we don't rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Hollywood?
The median household in Hollywood earns $67,203, 19% below the US figure of $83,163 and 14% below Florida ($77,735). Unemployment is 3.6% (US 4.3%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Hollywood?
Median rent in Hollywood is $1,653/mo (Census), #832 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,341/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 29.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Hollywood?
The typical home value in Hollywood is $444,268, down 2.3% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $410,600.
How are the public schools in Hollywood?
Hollywood's 34 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Florida 87.3%), with 20.2 students per teacher and $12,121 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Hollywood?
The average commute is 29.4 minutes, #1074 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 28.9 minutes across Florida. 11.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Hollywood?
Hollywood averages 77.2°F over the year, 83.4°F in summer and 69.9°F in winter, with 61 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Hollywood walkable?
Hollywood scores 13.7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #209 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 Hollywood at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Broward County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 76% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Hollywood?
Broward County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Hollywood?
Hollywood has 155,082 residents. The median resident of Hollywood is 40.9 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 33.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #654 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Hollywood compare with the rest of Florida?
Hollywood ranks #55 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 50.1 against Florida's statewide 59.9. Its households earn 14% below the Florida median. Homes are 18% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Hollywood?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Hollywood's population of 155,082 are Alexandria, VA (#83 overall), Lakewood, CO (#775 overall), Macon, GA (#1272 overall), Kansas City, KS (#1185 overall), and Surprise, AZ (#391 overall). Hollywood is #995.