The Town FilesHialeah, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 223,109 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $392,000
- Household income
- $55,594
- Jan low / Jul high
- 59° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 71
- Median age
- 45.8
Hialeah is a city of 223,109 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $392,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 95% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 95% of Florida towns.
How Hialeah 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 Hialeah is worth $392,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 7.1 times the median household income of $55,594, which is more affordable than 9% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,689 a month. 46.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hialeah | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $392,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,689 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $55,594 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 46.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Hialeah
| People | Hialeah | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 0.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 74.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hialeah
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 58.9°F. About 62.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
71 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hialeah since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 132 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 29, 1963.
Severe weather in Miami-Dade County since 1996
Miami-Dade County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County had 1,257,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,609 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Hialeah itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Hialeah
45 public schools with 35,107 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,721 | 19.6 |
| AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,627 | 21.1 |
| HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 1,353 | 21.8 |
| MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 1,223 | 19.4 |
| PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,204 | 16.7 |
| MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 1,199 | 29.2 |
| SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,152 | 17.2 |
| WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,106 | 21.7 |
| MARCUS A. MILAM K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 1,075 | 18.2 |
| IMATER PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 1,019 | — |
| HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 978 | 20.0 |
| CITY OF HIALEAH EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY (charter) | 6-12 | 975 | — |
Towns near Hialeah
- Miami Lakes, FL3.2 mi · 30,467 people · home $626,400
- Miami Springs, FL3.5 mi · 13,859 people · home $560,800
- Hialeah Gardens, FL3.6 mi · 23,068 people · home $342,000
- Opa-locka, FL3.6 mi · 16,463 people · home $295,800
- Westview, FL3.9 mi · 9,923 people · home $379,400
- West Little River, FL4.2 mi · 34,128 people · home $375,300
- Gladeview, FL4.5 mi · 14,927 people · home $402,600
- Palm Springs North, FL4.8 mi · 5,030 people · home $550,500
Hialeah questions
Is Hialeah, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hialeah scores better for retirees than 16% of Florida towns and quieter than 7%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Hialeah?
The median owner-occupied home in Hialeah is valued at $392,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,594, so homes cost about 7.1 times income. Median rent is $1,689 a month.
What is the weather like in Hialeah?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 58.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hialeah get tornadoes?
71 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hialeah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 17, 1959. 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)