Hialeah, FL Utility & Living Guide

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Hialeah, FL Utility & Living Guide

Living in Hialeah offers a vibrant Cuban-American culture with affordable living close to Miami.

Last updated: June 5, 2026
Total Utilities$295/mo
1BR Rent$1400/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$380,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Florida Power & Light (FPL)
🔥 Gas

$40/mo

N/A
💧 Water

$45/mo

City of Hialeah Utilities
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

City of Hialeah Sanitation
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead $295/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1400/mo
2 Bedrooms$1800/mo
3 Bedrooms$2400/mo
Median Home Price$380,000
Property Tax Rate1.1%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Hialeah’s housing market is competitive with rising prices due to its proximity to Miami. Renters may find better deals compared to nearby cities.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.1%
<p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p>

Florida has no state income tax.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

50

Higher = safer
School Rating

6.5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+3% growing
Political Climate
Purple
Business Momentum
Moderate with key industries in logistics, retail, and healthcare.
Top Local Concerns
traffic congestion, rising rents, flood risks
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks are improving.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Hialeah Park Racing & Casino
  • 🎯
    Amelia Earhart Park
  • 🎯
    Goodlet Park

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Palm Springs Estates and Westview offer family-friendly communities with parks. Homes here are more affordable than in central Miami.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

Local Regulation Notice

Residents must register pets and follow strict water conservation rules.

Relocation Overview

Hialeah is seeing growth in small businesses and logistics due to its strategic location. Rising home values reflect increased demand for affordable housing near Miami.

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📊 Hialeah — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$43,181
👤 Median Age
45.5
🏠 Homeownership Rate
47.0%
🔑 Renter Rate
53.0%
📉 Poverty Rate
18.6%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.0%
📡 Internet Access
78.5%
🎓 College Educated
16.6%