The Town FilesThe Hammocks, Florida
Community in Miami-Dade County · population 59,480 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $468,100
- Household income
- $85,628
- Jan low / Jul high
- 57° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 41.6
The Hammocks is a community of 59,480 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $468,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Florida towns, more walkable than 89% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Florida towns.
How The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks is worth $468,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $85,628, which is more affordable than 25% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,187 a month. 62.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | The Hammocks | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $468,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,187 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $85,628 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in The Hammocks
| People | The Hammocks | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 57.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in The Hammocks
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 56.8°F. About 56.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Hammocks since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 25, 2020 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 2022.
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 The Hammocks itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in The Hammocks
6 public schools with 4,776 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,006 | 23.9 |
| OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 617 | 14.0 |
| DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 585 | 13.9 |
| KENDALL SQUARE K-8 CENTER | K-8 | 567 | 17.2 |
| CHRISTINA M. EVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 506 | 14.1 |
| HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 495 | 19.8 |
Towns near The Hammocks
- Kendall West, FL2.6 mi · 36,536 people · home $409,500
- Country Walk, FL2.8 mi · 16,951 people · home $547,000
- The Crossings, FL3.0 mi · 23,276 people · home $463,300
- Kendale Lakes, FL3.4 mi · 55,646 people · home $404,500
- Three Lakes, FL3.6 mi · 16,540 people · home $481,300
- Richmond West, FL4.4 mi · 35,884 people · home $489,100
- Richmond Heights, FL5.5 mi · 8,944 people · home $378,100
- Kendall, FL5.9 mi · 80,241 people · home $567,900
The Hammocks questions
Is The Hammocks, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, The Hammocks scores better for retirees than 27% of Florida towns and quieter than 6%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in The Hammocks?
The median owner-occupied home in The Hammocks is valued at $468,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,628, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $2,187 a month.
What is the weather like in The Hammocks?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 56.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does The Hammocks get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Hammocks since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 25, 2020. 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)