Hollywood

Demographics

• Population: Approximately 162,000 residents, Broward's third-largest city
• Median Household Income: Roughly $67,000
• Median Age: 40.9, a mix of long-time residents, young families, and a growing number of newer arrivals
• Housing: Beachfront condos and Broadwalk properties, classic Hollywood Lake Section and Hollywood Hills homes, and a large stock of mid-century single-family houses
• Buyer Profile: First-time buyers, young families, retirees, and beach lifestyle buyers looking for value relative to Fort Lauderdale

A Walkable Beach Town with Small-Town Character

Hollywood offers something increasingly rare on the East Broward coastline: a walkable beach town with its own identity, anchored by the Hollywood Broadwalk and a historic downtown built around Young Circle. Neighborhoods like Hollywood Lakes and Lakes Estates deliver character-rich single-family living with quick access to the water, while beachfront buildings along the Broadwalk appeal to those who want to be steps from the sand.

Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood remains one of the more accessible coastal markets in the county, which continues to draw buyers priced out of neighboring cities without giving up beach access.

For sellers, Hollywood's appeal is its lifestyle story as much as the property itself. Walkability, the beach, and the downtown arts and dining scene are strong selling points that resonate with buyers moving from denser, more expensive markets.