Welcome to the “Diamond of the Gold Coast,” Hollywood, Florida. Real-estate developer Joseph Wesley Young founded the now 30.8 square-mile city in 1925 as a counterpart to Hollywood, California. Its nickname is the result of the bright, sunny days it receives. Laid out mostly on a grid pattern, Hollywood is on the Atlantic coast between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Its median age is 40.6 (2022), and its industries focus on marine, healthcare, education, technology, aerospace/aviation, international trade, and tourism and hospitality.
Homebuyers can choose from condos, townhouses, and single-family homes. The typical home value in Hollywood is $452,714, up 27.8% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). There are many events to enjoy here, including the Veterans Day BBQ, the Cardboard Boat Race, and the Kids Fishing Tournament.
Major thoroughfares include 1-95, which runs north-south in the center of the city. It provides access to several neighborhoods, including Liberia. This area is popular with families and younger residents, since it offers both rentals and single-family homes. Family-oriented North Central is also adjacent to I-95, and just one mile northeast of downtown.
With more than 60 parks, seven miles of beaches, and the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, a 2.5-mile promenade along the Atlantic Ocean, Hollywood, Florida, is a unique place to live.
