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Is The Hammocks a Good Place to Live? The Hammocks, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
The Hammocks ranks #1023 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #426 of 524 smaller cities and #57 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (35 min, #498 of 524) and high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524).
The Hammocks by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with The Hammocks'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 The Hammocks: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is The Hammocks safe?
What is the cost of living in The Hammocks?
The Hammocks'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 $2,187/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $534,688, 42% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | The Hammocks | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $534,688#872 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,484/mo#911 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $468,100#924 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,187/mo#1164 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.5x#933 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 30.6%#1262 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 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.
The Hammocks 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. The Hammocks is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is The Hammocks safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for The Hammocks alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a The Hammocks crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in The Hammocks?
The median household in The Hammocks earns $85,628, 11% above the US figure of $76,827 and 20% above Florida ($71,516). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | The Hammocks | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $85,628#529 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 12.1%#656 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in The Hammocks?
The median resident of The Hammocks is 41.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #524 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | The Hammocks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 41.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 37.9%#524 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 62.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are The Hammocks's schools and health?
We have too few school records for The Hammocks to describe its public schools. 27.9% of adults are obese and 13.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | The Hammocks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 27.9%#265 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 13.6%#1038 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.6%#94 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 24.3%#1263 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in The Hammocks?
The average commute in The Hammocks is 35 minutes (Florida 24.6); 1.6% of workers take transit and 12.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index The Hammocks scores 12.4 of 20 (above average walkable), #428 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.9°F and winters 68.5°F, with 56.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | The Hammocks | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 35 min#1266 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 16.1%#1243 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 71.1% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 12.4#428 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 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 | 76.9 | 56.8 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 79.6 | 58.6 | 2 |
| Mar | 81.9 | 61.1 | 2 |
| Apr | 85.1 | 64.9 | 2.9 |
| May | 88.2 | 69.5 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 74 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 91.2 | 74.9 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 91.7 | 75.4 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 89.8 | 74.7 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 87 | 71.3 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 81.9 | 64.3 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 78.8 | 60 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami Kendall Tamiami Exec Airport.
| Measure | The Hammocks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 76.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 82.9°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 68.5°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 56.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami Kendall Tamiami Exec Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in The Hammocks?
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 | The Hammocks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.19%#875 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 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 The Hammocks compare with similar-size cities?
The Hammocks is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #426 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 58,838.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammocks, FLPop. 58,838 | #1023 | 49.7 | $85,628 | $2,187/mo | no data | 35 min |
| St. Peters, MOPop. 59,092 | #220 | 63.9 | $91,637 | $1,321/mo | 172 | 22.7 min |
| Grand Forks, NDPop. 59,042 | #221 | 63.9 | $63,627 | $980/mo | 270 | 14.8 min |
| National City, CAPop. 58,893 | #1125 | 47.4 | $66,841 | $1,692/mo | 637 | 25.4 min |
| Casper, WYPop. 58,839 | #530 | 57.6 | $70,218 | $1,009/mo | 320 | 17 min |
| Hempstead, NYPop. 58,801 | #685 | 55.3 | $90,420 | $1,622/mo | no data | 33.3 min |
| Towson, MDPop. 58,679 | #312 | 61.8 | $101,320 | $1,764/mo | no data | 25.1 min |
| Taylorsville, UTPop. 58,678 | #731 | 54.5 | $86,413 | $1,482/mo | 187 | 22.2 min |
| Hoboken, NJPop. 58,668 | #15 | 74.2 | $180,579 | $2,938/mo | 199 | 36.8 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 The Hammocks compare with the rest of Florida?
The Hammocks ranks #57 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 49.7 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 20% above the Florida median. Homes are 42% 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 |
| 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 |
| Brandon, FLPop. 119,767 | #60 | 49.4 | $79,685 | $1,784/mo | no data |
| Margate, FLPop. 59,198 | #61 | 49.3 | $62,450 | $1,750/mo | part year |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of The Hammocks among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is The Hammocks's score calculated?
The Hammocks scores 49.7 out of 100, #1023 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, 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, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in The Hammocks. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
44.0 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in The Hammocks. Similar-size median 58.9.
65.1 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
The Hammocks's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
43.2 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in The Hammocks. Similar-size median 56.1.
55.2 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in The Hammocks. Similar-size median 50.0.
34.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across The Hammocks's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
60.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
39.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving The Hammocks alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for The Hammocks.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for The Hammocks.
— - 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: The Hammocks's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks
Is The Hammocks, FL a good place to live?
The Hammocks ranks #1023 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #426 of 524 smaller cities and #57 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (35 min, #498 of 524) and high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524).
What is the cost of living in The Hammocks?
The Hammocks'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 $2,187/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $534,688, 42% above the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is The Hammocks safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for The Hammocks alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a The Hammocks crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in The Hammocks?
The median household in The Hammocks earns $85,628, 11% above the US figure of $76,827 and 20% above Florida ($71,516). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in The Hammocks?
Median rent in The Hammocks is $2,187/mo (Census), #1164 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,484/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 30.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in The Hammocks?
Zillow's typical home value in The Hammocks is $534,688, down 0.2% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $468,100.
How are the public schools in The Hammocks?
We have too few school records for The Hammocks to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in The Hammocks?
The average commute is 35 minutes, #1266 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 16.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in The Hammocks?
The Hammocks averages 76.2°F over the year, 82.9°F in summer and 68.5°F in winter, with 56.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is The Hammocks walkable?
The Hammocks scores 12.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #428 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 The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks?
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 The Hammocks?
The Hammocks has 58,838 residents. The median resident of The Hammocks is 41.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #524 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 62.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does The Hammocks compare with the rest of Florida?
The Hammocks ranks #57 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 49.7 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 20% above the Florida median. Homes are 42% above the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to The Hammocks?
The tracked cities in other states closest to The Hammocks's population of 58,838 are St. Peters, MO (#220 overall), Grand Forks, ND (#221 overall), National City, CA (#1125 overall), Casper, WY (#530 overall), and Hempstead, NY (#685 overall). The Hammocks is #1023.