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Hollywood, FL

Hollywood is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb in the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to 6.14 million people as of the 2020 census. The population of Hollywood was 153,067 as of 2020, making it the third-largest city in Broward County, the fifth-largest in the Miami metropolitan area, and the 12th-largest in Florida. The average temperature is between 69 and 83 °F (21 and 28 °C).

In 1920, Joseph Young arrived in South Florida to create his own "Dream City in Florida". His vision included the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean stretching westward with man-made lakes, infrastructure, roads, and the Intracoastal Waterway. He wanted to include large parks, schools, churches, and golf courses, all industries and activities that were very important to him. After Young spent millions of dollars constructing the city, he was elected its first mayor in 1925. The town quickly became home to northerners known as "snowbirds", who fled the north during the winter and then escaped the south during the summer. By 1960, Hollywood had more than 2,400 hotel units and 12,170 single-family homes. Young bought up thousands of acres of land around 1920 and named his new town "Hollywood by the Sea" to distinguish it from his other real-estate venture, "Hollywood in the Hills", in New York.

Prospective purchasers of land were enticed by free hotel accommodation and entertainment, and "were driven about the city-to-be on trails blazed through palmetto thickets; so desolate and forlorn were some stretches that many women became hysterical, it is said, and a few fainted." Young had a vision of lakes, golf courses, a luxury beach hotel (Hollywood Beach Hotel, now Hollywood Beach Resort), country clubs, and a main street, Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood was severely damaged by the 1926 Miami hurricane; local newspapers reported that it was second only to Miami in losses from the storm. After Young died in 1934, the city encountered other destructive hurricanes, and the stock market crashed, causing personal financial misfortunes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 30.8 square miles (80 km²), of which 3.46 square miles (9 km²) are covered by water (11.23%). Hollywood is in southeastern Broward County and includes about 5 to 6 miles (8.0 to 9.7 km) of Atlantic Ocean beach, interrupted briefly by a portion deeded to Dania Beach.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Hollywood. The city is equipped with healthcare centers and wellness facilities that cater to the well-being of its residents. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness provides a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to its facilities, a variety of workout equipment, personal training services, and virtual classes.

Top sites in Hollywood, FL are Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood North Beach Park, T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, and Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.

Population: 153,859 (2023). ZIP codes: 33004, 33009, 33019-33021, 33023, 33024, 33312, 33314, 33316. Area codes: 954, 754. Elevation: 9 ft (3 m). Area: 30.78 sq mi (79.71 km²).

FAQs

Is Hollywood, FL a good place to live?

Hollywood, Florida, is a great place to live for its miles of pristine beaches, fun things to do throughout the year, and abundant parks and sought-after amenities. If you plan on moving to Hollywood, you would be pleased to know that the unemployment rate is lower than the national average. Hollywood has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, and the national average is 6%. The median list price of homes in Hollywood is $940,215, averaging $499 per square foot. Compared to the U.S., the median price of an existing home in the United States was $392,000 as of the third quarter of 2022.

Is Hollywood, FL expensive?

Hollywood, Florida's cost of living is 12% higher than the national average. Hollywood's housing expenses are 15% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 6% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 4% higher than the national average. Hollywood has grocery prices that are 19% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Hollywood is 5% lower than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Hollywood, FL?

The crime rate in Hollywood is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 21 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Hollywood is 1 in 47. Based on FBI crime data, Hollywood is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Florida, Hollywood has a crime rate that is higher than 73% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

City of Hollywood

Wikipedia

Uphomes

Payscale

Neighborhood Scout

The Salt Room

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

24-Hour Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Hollywood North Beach Park 

T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park 

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

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