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Hollywood

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 427 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Hollywood is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 149,750. Hollywood is in Broward County. Living in Hollywood offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hollywood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hollywood and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hollywood are above average.
    About Hollywood...
    Population
    149,750

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $217,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,128
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Hollywood Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      136.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      334.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,091.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      366.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Hollywood

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,019
    National
    $55,322
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    Hollywood Reviews

    427 reviews
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    Hollywood Fl. offers a variety of restaurants and different foods to cater to everyone's taste. A small but very friendly and beautiful downtown area. Safe during the day time and night time. Nightlife is always buzzing and again a diversity of music, drinks, and dance venues are offered. I'm also giving a 4 star rating for schools, most offer sports activities, teachers can always be reached for concerns/questions parents might have. Counseling, (in many cases free of charge) is also available. Can't say enough about the gorgeous, people and pet friendly beaches, which offer an immense variety of accommodations ranging from different prices, as well as restaurants. Public transportation also available form downtown to malls and beaches. Not difficult to find public parking at the beach and moderately priced. I hold Hollywood FL. as a friendly, safe,always in action town, where a family as well as single person can live comfortably!
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    It was my first time to the state of Florida let alone Hollywood. I've met many kind and helpful people and the diversity there is just amazing. The food is delicious, I've even found my favorite restaurant! So many places to see and go. Every store ive been to you see that they are hiring. This is the place to be, i promise.
    Hollywood is a great place to live with various activities for families and people of all ages to participate in throughout different parks and recreation systems, community centers, etc. In this city, it is important to emphasize and educate the importance of protecting the environment, such as beaches and parks so Florida wildlife can live in their habitats safely, and so citizens and visitors may safely enjoy the diverse environment and fun-filled activities within Hollywood.