The Town FilesHollywood, Florida
City in Broward County · population 153,067 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $410,600
- Household income
- $67,203
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 99
- Median age
- 40.9
Hollywood is a city of 153,067 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $410,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Florida towns, better transit than 92% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 90% of Florida towns.
How Hollywood ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hollywood is worth $410,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $67,203, which is more affordable than 15% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,653 a month. 58.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hollywood | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $410,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,653 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $67,203 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 58.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.5% | — |
Who lives in Hollywood
| People | Hollywood | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 40.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hollywood
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.2°F. About 65.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
99 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollywood since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1980 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 112 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 10, 1983.
Severe weather in Broward County since 1996
Broward County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Broward County
Broward County had 864,520 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,492 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hollywood itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Hollywood
38 public schools with 24,083 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,307 | 25.4 |
| MCARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,879 | 25.4 |
| HOLLYWOOD HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,799 | 24.0 |
| APOLLO MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,172 | 22.1 |
| HOLLYWOOD ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCE (charter) | K-5 | 1,137 | 20.7 |
| AVANT GARDE ACADEMY OF BROWARD (charter) | 6-12 | 1,107 | 20.9 |
| AVANT GARDE ACADEMY K-5 BROWARD (charter) | K-5 | 1,089 | 19.4 |
| DRIFTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,048 | 19.1 |
| BEACHSIDE MONTESSORI VILLAGE | PK-8 | 804 | 18.7 |
| ORANGE BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 695 | 17.0 |
| ATTUCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 694 | 17.4 |
| HOLLYWOOD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 665 | 18.0 |
Towns near Hollywood
- Dania Beach, FL1.8 mi · 31,723 people · home $319,800
- Pembroke Park, FL3.1 mi · 6,260 people · home $105,300
- Hallandale Beach, FL3.6 mi · 41,217 people · home $279,100
- West Park, FL3.8 mi · 15,130 people · home $340,600
- Ives Estates, FL4.8 mi · 25,005 people · home $294,700
- Aventura, FL5.3 mi · 40,242 people · home $451,100
- Ojus, FL5.3 mi · 19,673 people · home $337,500
- Broadview Park, FL5.4 mi · 7,670 people · home $365,000
Hollywood questions
Is Hollywood, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hollywood scores better for retirees than 17% of Florida towns and quieter than 9%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Hollywood?
The median owner-occupied home in Hollywood is valued at $410,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,203, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,653 a month.
What is the weather like in Hollywood?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 59.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hollywood get tornadoes?
99 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollywood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 1, 1980. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)