salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,120 a year. That is $54 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 441 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hialeah Gardens?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hialeah Gardens
| Size | Hialeah Gardens | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,029 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $952 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,016 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hialeah Gardens 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 Gardens, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hialeah Gardens
Life in Hialeah Gardens
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hialeah Gardens?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $430 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $342,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hialeah Gardens, FL?
Renting in Hialeah Gardens costs a median of about $2,803 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Hialeah Gardens?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,120 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hialeah Gardens cheap or expensive?
Hialeah Gardens is rated Expensive: rent takes 47.7% of the typical household income of $70,576. It ranks 441st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hialeah Gardens?
The median homeowner in Hialeah Gardens pays $2,225 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Hialeah Gardens 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 Gardens?
The median home value in Hialeah Gardens is $342,000, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
22,915 people live in Hialeah Gardens. Numbers are typical (middle) values.