The Town FilesHallandale Beach, Florida
City in Broward County · population 41,217 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $279,100
- Household income
- $52,340
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 86
- Median age
- 46.7
Hallandale Beach is a city of 41,217 people in Broward County, Florida. The median home is worth $279,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of Florida towns, more walkable than 94% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Florida towns.
How Hallandale Beach 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 Hallandale Beach is worth $279,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $52,340, which is more affordable than 30% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,653 a month. 54.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hallandale Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,653 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $52,340 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 54.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 24.0% | — |
Who lives in Hallandale Beach
| People | Hallandale Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 52.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hallandale Beach
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
86 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hallandale Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1965 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1984.
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 Hallandale Beach itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Hallandale Beach
5 public schools with 2,721 students, about 19.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULFSTREAM ACADEMY OF HALLANDALE BEACH | PK-8 | 1,226 | 17.3 |
| HALLANDALE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,067 | 19.1 |
| SOUTH BROWARD MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-5 | 169 | — |
| GULFSTREAM EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | PK-PK | 132 | — |
| LANIER-JAMES EDUCATION CENTER | 1-12 | 127 | 10.6 |
Towns near Hallandale Beach
- Aventura, FL1.7 mi · 40,242 people · home $451,100
- Pembroke Park, FL2.5 mi · 6,260 people · home $105,300
- West Park, FL2.5 mi · 15,130 people · home $340,600
- Ojus, FL2.8 mi · 19,673 people · home $337,500
- Ives Estates, FL3.0 mi · 25,005 people · home $294,700
- Sunny Isles Beach, FL3.3 mi · 22,342 people · home $549,100
- Hollywood, FL3.6 mi · 153,067 people · home $410,600
- North Miami Beach, FL4.0 mi · 43,676 people · home $366,700
Hallandale Beach questions
Is Hallandale Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hallandale Beach scores better for retirees than 42% of Florida towns and quieter than 14%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Hallandale Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Hallandale Beach is valued at $279,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,340, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,653 a month.
What is the weather like in Hallandale Beach?
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 Hallandale Beach get tornadoes?
86 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hallandale Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1965. 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)