Hollywood is a small town of 967 in Alabama, with a median household income of $52,650
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hollywood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Hollywood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hollywood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.6
Hollywood's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hollywood costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hollywood, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$760
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,650
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Hollywood's violent crime rate is 429.2 per 100,000 residents
— 13% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
429.2 /100k
Property Crime
3970.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hollywood is served primarily by Jackson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hollywood, AL
National Avg
School District
Jackson County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hollywood sees average highs of 51.0°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 55.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Hollywood's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hollywood roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,200 and median rent is $760/month.
Hollywood's violent crime rate is 429.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3970.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hollywood are operated by Jackson County.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hollywood, AL has a population of 967, a median household income of $52,650, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hollywood averages 51.0°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.1 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hollywood, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35752.
The population of Hollywood, Alabama is 967 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hollywood: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,200, median household income $52,650, crime index 143 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hollywood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
