Hialeah, FL

Hialeah FL scores 71/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 30% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 70 (100 = avg); violent crime index 51; property crime index 89. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Hialeah. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Hialeah is about $1,689/month (on the high side). At $1,689/month for a typical unit, you need about $60,804+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $392,000.

Median household income is $55,594, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($55,594) sits below the $60,804 comfort line for that rent. Many households will feel stretched.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 86°F (highs near 90°F, lows near 81°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Hialeah: (1) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 71/100) (2) Households earning $60,804+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,689/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Hialeah who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,689/month (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Hialeah does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $60,804 household income for $1,689/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Hialeah holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 71/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,689/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.