Living in Hollywood, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hollywood · Census data 2020–2024
Hollywood has 155,082 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $67,203 (10% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $410,600, the median rent is $1,653/month.
Hollywood at a glance
- Population
- 155,082
- Median age
- 40.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $67,203State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $410,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,653/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hollywood a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Florida median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Hollywood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hollywood the median home value is $410,600, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,653 per month, which is 39.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,383 a month in housing costs.
Hollywood median household income
The median household income in Hollywood is $67,203 and the income per person is $39,358. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Hollywood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 72,843
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.50
Hollywood demographics
- Population
- 155,082
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 61,409
- Foreign-born
- 40.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hollywood ›
Education in Hollywood
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Hollywood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hollywood
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Hollywood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood | 155,082 | $67,203 | $410,600 | $1,653 |
| Dania Beach | 32,180 | $52,748 | $319,800 | $1,781 |
| Pembroke Park | 6,360 | $52,928 | $105,300 | $1,556 |
| Hallandale Beach | 41,854 | $52,340 | $279,100 | $1,653 |
| West Park | 15,249 | $65,952 | $340,600 | $2,014 |
| Ives Estates | 28,506 | $72,239 | $294,700 | $2,110 |
| Aventura | 39,885 | $89,274 | $451,100 | $2,513 |
| Ojus | 19,198 | $68,644 | $337,500 | $1,810 |
| Golden Beach | 691 | $236,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hollywood, FL?
The median household income in Hollywood is $67,203, 10% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hollywood?
The median home value in Hollywood is $410,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Hollywood?
The median gross rent in Hollywood is $1,653 per month, about 39.7% of household income.
Is Hollywood, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Florida median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Hollywood?
The median age in Hollywood is 40.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Hollywood?
The average commute to work in Hollywood is 29 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hollywood?
The unemployment rate in Hollywood is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hollywood?
33.8% of adults in Hollywood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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