salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,880 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 339 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Hialeah?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hialeah
| Size | Hialeah | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,254 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,877 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,341 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,612 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hialeah overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hialeah, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hialeah
Life in Hialeah
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hialeah?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $423 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $392,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hialeah, FL?
Renting in Hialeah costs a median of about $2,297 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Hialeah?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,880 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hialeah cheap or expensive?
Hialeah is rated Expensive: rent takes 46.0% of the typical household income of $59,958. It ranks 339th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hialeah?
The median homeowner in Hialeah pays $2,228 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Hialeah more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hialeah?
The median home value in Hialeah is $392,000, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.
226,165 people live in Hialeah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.