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Hialeah, FL Utility & Living Guide
Hialeah is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. With a population of 223,109 as of the 2020 census, it is the sixth-largest city in Florida.
Hialeah, FL — Heritage, Historical Lore & Civic Curiosities
🏛️ Name Origins & Municipal Quirks: Derived from Muskogee 'hi-yak-hoko', meaning 'pretty prairie' or upland prairie bordering the Everglades savannah.
🌿 Natural Wonders & Topography: High limestone savannah ground that stayed naturally dry during torrential summer tropical downpours.
🚂 Boomtown & Industrial Lore: Developed in 1921 by aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss and Missouri cattle rancher James H. Bright.
📜 Pioneer Migration Footprints: Initially populated by livestock ranchers and aviation mechanics testing early flying boats and biplanes.
⚡ Civic & Engineering Firsts: Hialeah Park Race Track (1925) introduced the world's first mechanical starting gates and a reproducing Chilean flamingo flock.
🎲 Forgotten Curiosities & Regional Lore: Amelia Earhart departed from Hialeah's municipal runway in June 1937 on her fateful round-the-world journey.
Monthly Utility Costs
$120/mo
$40/mo
$45/mo
$25/mo
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1312/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1458/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1822/mo |
| Median Home Price | $324,300 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| 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
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p> | |
Florida has no state income tax.
Family & Relocation
50
6.5/10
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks are improving.
- Hialeah Park Racing & Casino
- Amelia Earhart Park
- Goodlet Park
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Residents must register pets and follow strict water conservation rules.
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📊 Hialeah — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
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