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Living in Hallandale Beach, FL

Suburb in Florida

Hallandale Beach is a suburb in Florida, home to about 41,000 people, with 4.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a very fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.

Is Hallandale Beach a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
  • Easy flying: FLL is 6 mi away
  • Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
  • Highly educated: 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4 research universities are within 31 mi

👎 Cons

  • Few dog parks: 8 within 9 mi
  • Fewer family amenities than most places
  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by

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Key facts

Population
41,000
4.3 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
77°F / 89°F
Average daily highs
3-bedroom home
$294k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$3,220/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
114
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
No income tax
State income tax per resident · 1.02% property tax
Safety
1.2× US
Violent crime vs US (FBI 2019)
Natural disasters
14 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly hurricanes, flooding
Top-rated hospitals
11
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Adults with a degree
37%
4 research universities within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
FLL
6 mi away

Living in Hallandale Beach: common questions

What is the cost of living in Hallandale Beach?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $294k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,220 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Hallandale Beach?

Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.02% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Hallandale Beach safe?

Violent crime is somewhat above the national rate (1.2× in FBI 2019 data).

What is the weather like in Hallandale Beach?

Hallandale Beach is warm all year: winter days average around 77°F and summer days around 89°F.

Does Hallandale Beach get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.31 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Hallandale Beach?

The nearest major airport is FLL, about 6 mi away.

How Hallandale Beach scores

Each bar compares Hallandale Beach with the other 1143 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City size Mid-size Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quiet Dense & urban Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting around Mostly walkable Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or nature Culture & nightlife Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️Climate Warm all year Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of living Expensive Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️Pace Very fast-paced Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝Community Some community feel AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡Housing Apartments ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housing Good
💸Low taxes Good
💼Job market Good
🏥Healthcare Excellent
🎓Education Good
🧸Kids & family Poor
🐕Dog-friendly Poor
⛰️Outdoors Below average
🎭Culture Excellent
🛡️Safety Moderate crime
🌪️Few natural disasters Good
☀️Sunny Good
🌤️Mild summers Average
✈️Airport Excellent

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.