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Hallandale, Florida

Introduction to Hallandale, Florida

Hallandale, Florida, in Broward county, is 2 miles S of Hollywood, Florida (center to center) and 14 miles N of Miami, Florida. Part of the surrounding Fort Lauderdale metro area, Hallandale is home to some 34,282 residents.

Hallandale History

Hallandale was originally used as a hunting ground by the Seminole Indians, and had no permanent settlements untill the end of the 19th century. In the 1900s, settlements gradually began to develop and Hallandale became a farming community. It was incorporated for the first time on May 14, 1927, and then again reincorporated as a city in 1947. The city’s name was officially changed to Hallandale Beach in August 1999.

Hallandale and nearby Attractions

  • Golden Isles Lake
  • Broward County Libraries
  • Community Missionary Baptist Church
  • Hollywood Kennel Club
  • Gulfstream Park Racetrack
  • Hollywood Greyhound Track

Things To Do In Hallandale

Hallandale boasts of two very beautiful and pristine lakes, the Villa Lake and the Golden Isles Lake. There are a number of quaint little churches all around the city where religious-minded people can spend some quiet, peaceful time. The city offers a lot of interesting entertainment possibilities with its numerous amusement parks like the North Park, the three Islands Park, the Dixie Park and others. These are ideal spots for picnics with family and friends. Enthusiastic shoppers can also take advantage of the large shopping plazas, the Diplomat Mall and the Hallandale Shopping Center.

Hallandale Transportation

The local airport is Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport.

Hallandale Higher Education

Barry University is the local university.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hallandale Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Hallandale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hallandale, FL

Comparing Hallandale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime13

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