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Living in The Hammocks, FL

Suburb in Florida

The Hammocks is a suburb in Florida, home to about 59,000 people, with 3.2 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.

Is The Hammocks a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
  • Easy flying: MIA is 13 mi away
  • Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.79% property tax
  • Highly educated: 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3 research universities are within 31 mi

👎 Cons

  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
  • Few dog parks: 13 within 9 mi
  • Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $533k, and rent is $3,130 a month

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Key facts

Population
59,000
3.2 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
78°F / 91°F
Average daily highs
3-bedroom home
$533k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$3,130/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
114
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
No income tax
State income tax per resident · 0.79% property tax
Safety
No data
Not in FBI 2019 city table
Natural disasters
12 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly flooding, hurricanes
Top-rated hospitals
11
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Adults with a degree
37%
3 research universities within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
MIA
13 mi away

Living in The Hammocks: common questions

What is the cost of living in The Hammocks?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $533k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,130 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in The Hammocks?

Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is The Hammocks safe?

The Hammocks isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.

What is the weather like in The Hammocks?

The Hammocks is warm all year: winter days average around 78°F and summer days around 91°F.

Does The Hammocks get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding and hurricanes: 12 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.4 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to The Hammocks?

The nearest major airport is MIA, about 13 mi away.

How The Hammocks scores

Each bar compares The Hammocks 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 Big city Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quiet Urban Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting around Some transit 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 Fast-paced Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝Community Friendly community AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡Housing Mostly apartments ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housing Below average
💸Low taxes Excellent
💼Job market Good
🏥Healthcare Excellent
🎓Education Good
🧸Kids & family Average
🐕Dog-friendly Poor
⛰️Outdoors Poor
🎭Culture Good
🛡️Safety No crime data (counted as average)
🌪️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.