City profile
The Hammocks, FL
Miami-Dade County · Population 58,838
The Hammocks is a city in Miami-Dade County, FL with about 58,838 residents and a typical home value near $468,000. It is 37 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
69°F
Summer avg
84°F
Sunny days / yr
248
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$468,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,882
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
114
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very High · county score 100/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
13 mi to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 44% Democratic / 55% Republican
Community
Population
58,838
Black population
4.3%
County
Miami-Dade County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 58,838 residents
- Typical home value about $468,000
- 37 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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