What are the schools like in Hialeah, FL?

Hialeah is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The district operates 288 elementary schools, 77 middle schools, and 130 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Hialeah?

The median household income in Hialeah, FL is $49,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Hialeah, FL?

Hialeah has an average high temperature of 76.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches.

Hialeah, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hialeah, FL affordable or expensive?

Hialeah's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hialeah is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $324,300 and the median rent is $1,458 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hialeah, FL?

Hialeah has a violent crime rate of 129.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 866.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hialeah, FL a Good Place to Live?

Hialeah is a mid-sized city of 222,996 in Florida, with a median household income of $49,531 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Hialeah's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Hialeah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hialeah 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: 111.8

Hialeah's overall cost of living index is 111.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hialeah costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hialeah, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$324,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,458	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hialeah's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.6 /100k

Property Crime

866.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hialeah is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hialeah, FL	National Avg
School District	MIAMI-DADE	—
Elementary Schools	288	—
Middle Schools	77	—
High Schools	130	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hialeah sees average highs of 76.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 62.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Hialeah, FL
Average High — January	76.7°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	62.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Hialeah, FL	National Avg
Population	222,996	—
Median Age	45.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	49.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	16.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Miami Lakes, FL 3 mi Medley, FL 3 mi Miami Springs, FL 4 mi Hialeah Gardens, FL 4 mi Opa-locka, FL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Hialeah

Hialeah, FL is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

33012 33010 33013 33018 33016

Hialeah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hialeah, FL affordable or expensive?

Hialeah's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hialeah roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $324,300 and median rent is $1,458/month.

What is the crime rate in Hialeah, FL?

Hialeah's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 866.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hialeah?

Public schools in Hialeah are operated by MIAMI-DADE. The district has 288 elementary, 77 middle, and 130 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hialeah, FL a good place to live?

Hialeah, FL has a population of 222,996, a median household income of $49,531, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hialeah?

Hialeah averages 76.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hialeah?

Hialeah, FL is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 33012, 33010, 33013, 33018, 33016.

What is the population of Hialeah?

The population of Hialeah, Florida is 222,996 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hialeah?

Key numbers for living in Hialeah: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $324,300, median household income $49,531, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hialeah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.