At a Glance
Median Income
$65,359
$37,951 per capita
Home Value
$374,200
Zillow: $436,267
Median Rent
$1,555/mo
39.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
2,655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
340 sunny days/yr
How Hollywood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hollywood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hollywood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hollywood residents earn a median household income of $65,359 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,951. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hollywood is $374,200 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,267. Median rent is $1,555/month, with 39.3% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Hollywood reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,655/100K. The murder rate is 6.4/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Hollywood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hollywood has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population152,935
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density5,612/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,359
Per Capita$37,951
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
B
Home Value$374,200
Rent$1,555
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$436,267
Housing Units72,187
Rent Burden39.3%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property2,655/100K
Murder6.4/100K
Assault162/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days340/yr
Rain79.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries43
Did You Know?
Hollywood was founded in 1921.
The median home in Hollywood was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.
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