Hollywood, FL

Hollywood FL scores 60/100 on safety (below average). Crime is near the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 100 (100 = avg); violent crime index 91; property crime index 108. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

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

Typical rent in Hollywood is about $1,653/month (on the high side). At $1,653/month for a typical unit, you need about $59,508+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $410,600.

Median household income is $67,203, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($67,203) clears the $59,508 comfort line for that rent.

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

Average temperature is about 83°F (highs near 85°F, lows near 80°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 Hollywood: (1) Households earning $59,508+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,653/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Hollywood who already priced rent and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 60/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,653/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Hollywood does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $59,508 household income for $1,653/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Hollywood scores 60/100 on safety with $1,653/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.