Cost of Living in Hialeah, FL
Population: 221,901 • 2026 Data
$53,079
Median Household Income
-31% vs national
$1,558
Median Monthly Rent
+16% vs national
$359,200
Median Home Value
+6% vs national
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Hialeah
The median home value in Hialeah, FL is $359,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,558, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,448.
Rent-to-income ratio: 35.2%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Hialeah, FL is $53,079. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, with a labor force of 116,721 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.