Hollywood

Hollywood, Florida Overview

Hollywood scores 49.6/100 overall (C), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Florida — below the state composite of 52.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 65/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 28/100.

Income & Employment in Hollywood

Hollywood’s median income of $60,630 is 15% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.3% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3%.

Cost of Living in Hollywood

Hollywood 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 $374,200. Median monthly rent is $1,555. Renters allocate 30.8% of income to rent — above the 30% affordability threshold. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Hollywood

The adult obesity rate in Hollywood is 30.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.5%. Residents report an average of 16.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Florida ranks #36 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Hollywood

Hollywood has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,121. The city has 34 public schools serving 22,887 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Hollywood

The annual average temperature in Hollywood is 76.2°F. Summers average 81.2°F. Winters average 70.6°F. Precipitation is abundant at 79.4 inches per year.

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