Living in Hollywood, FL
Suburb in Florida
Hollywood is a suburb in Florida, home to about 153,000 people, with 4.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Hollywood a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: FLL is 3 mi away
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.89% property tax
👎 Cons
- Few dog parks: 14 within 9 mi
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $533k, and rent is $3,220 a month
- Fewer family amenities than most places
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Key facts
Living in Hollywood: common questions
What is the cost of living in Hollywood?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $533k, 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 Hollywood?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.89% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Hollywood safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (0.8× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Hollywood?
Hollywood is warm all year: winter days average around 77°F and summer days around 89°F.
Does Hollywood get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 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 Hollywood?
The nearest major airport is FLL, about 3 mi away.
How Hollywood scores
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