Hollywood is in Broward County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 153,000 residents, a median age of 42 and a median household income of $60,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 153,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 42 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $60,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $500,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $2,400 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 10% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 89°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 76°F |
| Commute to Downtown Miami | 30 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 5 minutes |
| County | Broward County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 3.5% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 100 vs U.S. 100 |
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Hollywood is nearer the water, about 5 minutes to the beach against 10. Household income differs sharply: $78,000 in Fort Lauderdale, $60,000 in Hollywood. Fort Lauderdale is far the larger, 182,000 residents to 153,000.
Read more about Fort Lauderdale →Hollywood is nearer the water, about 5 minutes to the beach against 25. Household income differs sharply: $80,000 in Pembroke Pines, $60,000 in Hollywood. Median home price runs $600,000 in Pembroke Pines against $500,000 in Hollywood, roughly 20% apart.
Read more about Pembroke Pines →Hollywood is nearer the water, about 5 minutes to the beach against 30. Household income differs sharply: $85,000 in Miramar, $60,000 in Hollywood. Median home price runs $600,000 in Miramar against $500,000 in Hollywood, roughly 20% apart.
Read more about Miramar →Hollywood is nearer the water, about 5 minutes to the beach against 25. Hollywood is far the larger, 153,000 residents to 106,000. Downtown Miami is about 30 minutes from Hollywood and 40 from Davie.
Read more about Davie →Checked against the published source, not estimated