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Living in
Hollywood.
About
Life in Hollywood
Living in Hollywood means embracing South Florida's tropical rhythm—and that means accepting heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms as permanent fixtures from May through October. The climate here is genuinely hot and wet, with long humid summers that most newcomers underestimate, but winters are genuinely pleasant and short, which is precisely why people stay. The cost of living sits in that middle zone: median home values hover around $410,600 and rent averages $1,653 monthly, which is reasonable for Broward County but still requires a solid income—the median household income is around $67,203, and the job market is stable with a 3.6% unemployment rate, though you're not looking at explosive growth.
Hollywood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Foreign-Born
40.2%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.2% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Hollywood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hollywood, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (17.3%), and 38.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
40.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.50
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 about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Hollywood
In Hollywood, home values are 14% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,563
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $442,331 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Hollywood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hollywood is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hollywood 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
Commute29.4 min avg
How Hollywood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hollywood, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Major hub15.6M 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 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Hollywood runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
346.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,122.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Hollywood Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Broward County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Broward County, which includes Hollywood, the most common type is flood, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Drought | $77,500 |
| 2024 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.5M |
| 2023 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.3M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,500 |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $118,500 |
| 2019 | 18 | Flood | $2,100 |
| 2018 | 26 | Funnel Cloud | $51,500 |
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
Broward County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Broward County, which includes Hollywood, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Broward County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 61°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hollywood has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 61°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/68°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/72°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/61°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
65.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 59°F | 2.82" |
| Feb | 77°F | 61°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 79°F | 63°F | 3.41" |
| Apr | 82°F | 68°F | 3.35" |
| May | 85°F | 72°F | 6.60" |
| Jun | 88°F | 75°F | 8.84" |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 6.74" |
| Aug | 90°F | 77°F | 7.46" |
| Sep | 88°F | 76°F | 8.67" |
| Oct | 85°F | 73°F | 8.22" |
| Nov | 81°F | 67°F | 3.72" |
| Dec | 78°F | 62°F | 2.46" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hollywood
Hollywood has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
15.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Memorial Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Aventura
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Pembroke Pines
Broward Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Fort Lauderdale
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.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hollywood
Hollywood's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
38
within city limits
Private Schools
19
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hollywood (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,922 students · in-state tuition $2,830 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,986 (10 yrs after entry)
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
10.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 17,678 students · in-state tuition $26,016 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,472 (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)
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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,183 students · in-state tuition $20,174 · 35% graduate · median earnings $40,290 (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, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hollywood
Hollywood has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
37 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
57 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hollywood
Hollywood Beach Bernice P. Oster Reading Center
1301 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood
Hollywood Branch
2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood
Cities Near Hollywood
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hollywood?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hollywood FAQ
Is Hollywood, Florida affordable?⌄
Hollywood's median rent is $1,653/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $67,203/year. Median home value is $410,600.
Is Hollywood, Florida safe?⌄
Hollywood's violent crime rate was 347 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is below the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2122 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hollywood, Florida?⌄
Hollywood has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hollywood, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Hollywood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,653/month and median household income is $67,203/year. The median home value is $410,600. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hollywood, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Hollywood is 29 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