At a Glance
Median Income
$53,079
$25,766 per capita
Home Value
$359,200
Zillow: $439,844
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
2,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
343 sunny days/yr
How Hialeah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hialeah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hialeah a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hialeah residents earn a median household income of $53,079 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,766. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hialeah is $359,200 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,844. Median rent is $1,558/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Hialeah reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,033/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Hialeah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hialeah has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population221,901
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density10,278/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,079
Per Capita$25,766
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C+
Home Value$359,200
Rent$1,558
Ownership47.1%
Zillow$439,844
Housing Units78,775
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent209/100K
Property2,033/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary142/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days343/yr
Rain91.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Hialeah was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Miami International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.
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