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Hollywood, AL


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Hollywood, Alabama

Hollywood, Alabama, in Jackson county, is 34 miles E of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 109 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. There are an estimated 950 people in the town.

The People and Families of Hollywood

In Hollywood, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hollywood had a median family income of $34,306.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the town.

Hollywood Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Hollywood is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Hollywood.

Commuting

In Hollywood, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hollywood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHollywood Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hollywood Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hollywood Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hollywood, AL

Comparing Hollywood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men36
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime89
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