Hialeah, FL Utility & Living Guide
Living in Hialeah offers a vibrant Cuban-American culture with affordable living close to Miami.
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
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| 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
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 Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <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.Live Local News
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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%