Cost of Living in The Hammocks, FL

Population 58,548 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

148
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Hammocks is effectively a commuter community: the average resident spends 37 minutes each way getting to work, well above the 27-minute US median. Housing costs ($438,000 for a typical home) tend to reflect the tradeoff between price and access. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

The Hammocks sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Hialeah — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Hialeah's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 144
Rent 155

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

About the Cost of Living in The Hammocks

The median home value in The Hammocks is $437,700 — 44% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,041/month, 55% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,253/year is 12% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, The Hammocks has a cost of living index of 148 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$437,700
44% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$531,182
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,041/mo
55% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,385/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.9x
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 61.2%
Renter-occupied 38.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,041
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,655/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
37.4 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.5%
Carpooled
8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
9.0%

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
$83,253
12% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,674
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.0%
Graduate degree 12.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41
Male median age 37.9
Female median age 43.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.7%
Good air days/yr
170
Max AQI recorded
272
PM2.5 days
76
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in The Hammocks, FL?

The Hammocks has a cost index of 148 (100 = national average). It is 48% above the national average.

What is average rent in The Hammocks, FL?

The median gross rent in The Hammocks is $2,041 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in The Hammocks?

The median home value in The Hammocks is $437,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in The Hammocks?

The median household income in The Hammocks is $83,253 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in The Hammocks, FL?

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

Is The Hammocks, FL affordable?

The Hammocks is above average in cost of living, with an index of 148 — about 48% higher than the national average.

The Hammocks at a Glance

Population
58,548
Median Income
$83,253
Home Value
$437,700
Median Rent
$2,041/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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