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
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
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