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Hialeah Gardens.
About
Life in Hialeah Gardens
Hialeah Gardens is a community of 22,634 people in Florida. The median household income is $65,439, median rent runs about $1,946 per month, and median home values are around $342,000. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hialeah Gardens at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
72.0%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics72.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Hialeah Gardens: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hialeah Gardens, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (72.9%), and 94.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.2%
of households
Married Couples
44.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.99
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Hialeah Gardens
In Hialeah Gardens, rent runs 17% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
70.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,225
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $423,553 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Hialeah Gardens and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Miami-Dade County, which includes Hialeah Gardens, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Hialeah Gardens: Miami-Dade County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami-Dade County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hialeah Gardens is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hialeah Gardens Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute30.5 min avg
How Hialeah Gardens residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hialeah Gardens, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hialeah Gardens runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
51.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,566.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hialeah Gardens Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Miami-Dade County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Miami-Dade County, which includes Hialeah Gardens, the most common type is flood, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Flood | $229,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Flood | $3.9M |
| 2023 | 40 | Flood | $170,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Flood | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $67,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Flood | $355,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Funnel Cloud | $21,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Hialeah Gardens is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Miami-Dade County, which includes Hialeah Gardens, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Hialeah Gardens is less than 1% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hialeah Gardens has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
78°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
100
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
144
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 59°F | 1.81" |
| Feb | 79°F | 61°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 2.51" |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 2.94" |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 6.05" |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 8.92" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 8.13" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 8.08" |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 8.71" |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 7.78" |
| Nov | 82°F | 67°F | 2.89" |
| Dec | 79°F | 62°F | 2.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hialeah Gardens
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hialeah Gardens's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palmetto General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Hialeah
Southern Winds Hospital
Psychiatric · 2.9 mi away · Hialeah
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Hialeah
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hialeah Gardens
Hialeah Gardens's student/teacher ratio is 21.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hialeah Gardens (within 15 miles)
Florida International University
9.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 39,508 students · in-state tuition $6,565 · 74% graduate · median earnings $65,722 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 12,913 students · in-state tuition $65,430 · 84% graduate · median earnings $84,093 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,240 students · in-state tuition $40,360 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida National University-Main Campus
2.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,449 students · in-state tuition $17,368 · 35% graduate · median earnings $38,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,214 students · in-state tuition $35,780 · 49% graduate · median earnings $58,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,212 students · in-state tuition $35,600 · 44% graduate · median earnings $64,837 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hialeah Gardens
Hialeah Gardens has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
29 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
45 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hialeah Gardens
Hialeah Gardens Branch Library
13451 Nw 107 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens
Cities Near Hialeah Gardens
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hialeah Gardens?
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Hialeah Gardens FAQ
Is Hialeah Gardens, Florida affordable?⌄
Hialeah Gardens's median rent is $1,946/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $65,439/year. Median home value is $342,000.
Is Hialeah Gardens, Florida safe?⌄
Hialeah Gardens's violent crime rate was 51 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1567 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hialeah Gardens, Florida?⌄
Miami-Dade County, which includes Hialeah Gardens, has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hialeah Gardens, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Hialeah Gardens is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,946/month and median household income is $65,439/year. The median home value is $342,000. About 71% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hialeah Gardens, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Hialeah Gardens is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from