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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Hallandale Beach.

About Hallandale Beach, FL

Europeans did not settle in this community until the end of the 19th century. Before that, it was used as a hunting ground by the Seminole Native Americans. Only about ten European families settled in this area in 1900. It took until 1927 for the city to be incorporated.

The city has a population of 41,217 now. Many are seasonal residents. About 40% of the residents have Hispanic heritage. Some came from Puerto Rico, and others from Cuba. About 43% of the residents are Caucasian, with a nice mixture of other races making up the remaining 17%.

The legendary Italian Mafia member Meyer Lansky made this beach town his home. He was the Jewish gangster responsible for all the finances of the National Crime Syndicate under the direction of mob boss Charles "Lucky" Luciano.

Lansky lived from 1902 to 1983 and died of lung cancer at 80. He left behind an estimated $300 million that the FBI said was stashed, but the money was never recovered. Treasure hunters still dream about finding Lansky's money buried somewhere.

What to do in Hallandale Beach, FL

This beach town is a destination for many tourists who love getting a nice tan and swimming in the ocean.

• Shopping: The Village at Gulfstream Park is fun for shopping, while part of your party might be at the nearby horse track.
• Hollandale Beach: Many who visit this area come for the beautiful sandy beach.
• Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino: This is a world-class horse racing track popular with tourists and the locals.

Working in Hallandale Beach, FL

The industries that create the local economy are retail, hospitality, and tourism.

The area has an unemployment rate of 5.3% compared to the average 6% unemployment rate in the United States. The median household annual income is $33,838 a year compared to $53,482 a year for the average household in America.

The expectation for future job growth is approximately 39.5% over the next ten years, better than America's expected growth rate of 33.5% over the next decade.

The largest employers include education, health and social services (20.7%), professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (14.1%), retail stores (12.5%), and arts, entertainment, recreation, and hospitality (10.8%).

Hallandale Beach, FL Neighborhoods

You will find outstanding beach properties and oceanfront condos in high-rise buildings overlooking the ocean if you are wealthy enough to afford one.

The area is popular with retirees who may have a place on the beach as an escape from their primary homes in the colder climates in the Northeast.

The best neighborhoods are Oceanside, Three Islands, and Gateway East.

• Oceanside: Many of the homes in this neighborhood are used as vacation rental properties by homeowners. The average rent is $3,4754 per month. The median price of a home or condo on the beach is $528,920.
• Three Islands: This popular area's median home/condo price is $429,090.The vacancy rate is nearly 39% in this neighborhood because many homes/condos are seasonally rented for $2,415 per month. Many of the homes stay vacant during the low season. During the high season, tourists drive the rental values up.
• Gateway East: This area has apartment complexes and condominium buildings mixed with single-family homes. The median sales price for a home is $419,877.

Hallandale Beach, FL School District

This beach community is part of the Broward County Public School District. There are nine public schools in Hallandale Beach.

The public school district allocates $10,766 per year for each student. The ratio of students to teachers is 19 to 1, which is a very high number of students for each teacher.

There are four private schools within this city's limits and 49 more within five miles.

There are no colleges or universities in Hallandale Beach. The nearest college is Key College in Dania Beach, about five miles from this community. The top-rated university in the area is the University of Miami in Coral Gables. Florida International University has the most students. Its enrollment is close to 59,000.

Moving to Hallandale Beach, FL

This information will help you start new utility services for your new home.

Water, sewer, garbage collection services, and recycling services come from the City of Hallandale Beach, Utilities Division.

Florida Power & Light is the utility company for the area.

The Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department manages all the public parks, public beaches, the BF James swimming pool, and green spaces. It also operates the City Marina, four heritage and one historic site.

The City of Hallandale Beach has a municipal government operating as a Commission/Manager structure. There are five elected officials: a Mayor, a Vice-Mayor, and three Commissioners. As a group, they set the legislative agenda and policies, which become the mandate implemented by the City Manager.

Hallandale Beach, FL Housing

Home prices are increasing dramatically in this area. The median home price in March 2022 was $345,000, which is up 21.1% since the year before. The priciest properties are the luxury condominiums situated in a high-rise building located directly on the beach. You pay a high price for the gorgeous ocean views. A three-bedroom, three-bath condo of around 3,300 square feet in a high-rise on the beach lists for over $3.2 million

The high cost of housing contributes to the higher cost of living in this community. You will pay about 3% more than other cities in Florida and 2% more than the national cost of living index. Residents in this area pay more for housing, transportation, groceries, and health care. Even so, it is a very desirable place to live.