Cost of Living in Hallandale Beach, FL

Population 41,224 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Hallandale Beach's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $48,518 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. At 9.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Hallandale Beach is part of the immediate Hollywood metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Hollywood's $374,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 84
Rent 120

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hallandale Beach

The median home value in Hallandale Beach is $256,900 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,580/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,518/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 83.5°F and lows of 70.8°F. Overall, Hallandale Beach has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$256,900
16% below avg
Median Rent
$1,580/mo
20% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 53.4%
Renter-occupied 46.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,580
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,194/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.2 min
27% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.0%
Carpooled
8.8%
Public transit
3.0%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
12.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$48,518
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,560
Unemployment Rate
9.3%
93% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.2%
Graduate degree 15.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.3
Male median age 45
Female median age 48.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
83.5°F
Avg Low
70.8°F
Annual Precip
61"
60° 68° 75° 83° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 767780838688909088858178
Low °F 616366707477787877746865
Precip" 2.902.382.383.025.569.555.417.898.027.373.692.78

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
43.3%
Good air days/yr
109
Max AQI recorded
288
PM2.5 days
72
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hallandale Beach, FL?

Hallandale Beach has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hallandale Beach, FL?

The median gross rent in Hallandale Beach is $1,580 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hallandale Beach?

The median home value in Hallandale Beach is $256,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hallandale Beach?

The median household income in Hallandale Beach is $48,518 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hallandale Beach, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hallandale Beach is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Hallandale Beach, FL affordable?

Hallandale Beach is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Hallandale Beach?

Hallandale Beach has average high temperatures of 83.5°F and average lows of 70.8°F. Annual precipitation is 61". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hallandale Beach at a Glance

Population
41,224
Median Income
$48,518
Home Value
$256,900
Median Rent
$1,580/mo
Unemployment
9.3%
Avg High Temp
83.5°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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