Living in Hollywood, FL

Explore Hollywood and see how it fits the life you want to build.

155,082 Population Broward County County City Place Type Florida State
Overall Match6.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Hollywood at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population155,082
Median Household Income$67,203
Median Home Value$410,600
Median Gross Rent$1,653
Median Age40.9
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home13.0%
Homeownership58.9%
Housing Vacancy15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Hollywood is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Hollywood Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Hollywood and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.8 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.4 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.9 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Hollywood

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$410,600
Median Gross Rent$1,653
Homeownership58.9%
Housing Vacancy15.7%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability5.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Hollywood, FL

Median Household Income$67,203
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home13.0%
Employment6.6/10
Remote Work Friendly6.8/10
Income Strength7.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Hollywood and how households are structured

Population155,082
Median Age40.9
Average Household Size2.5

Hollywood is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Hollywood

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Hollywood point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High89.6°F
Average Winter Low59.2°F
Annual Rainfall65.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Hollywood

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Hollywood is located in Broward County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Broward County.

County Intelligence

Hollywood & Broward County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Hollywood is located in Broward County, Florida.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Hollywood.

Current NarrowTheList data for Hollywood shows a population of about 155,082. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Broward County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Hollywood.

For someone considering a move to Hollywood, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Dania Beach, FL 1.8 miles away Pembroke Park, FL 3.1 miles away Hallandale Beach, FL 3.6 miles away West Park, FL 3.8 miles away Aventura, FL 5.3 miles away Golden Beach, FL 5.4 miles away Sunny Isles Beach, FL 6.9 miles away North Miami Beach, FL 7.0 miles away Miami Gardens, FL 7.5 miles away Cooper City, FL 7.6 miles away Fort Lauderdale, FL 7.7 miles away Davie, FL 8.1 miles away