Hallandale Beach 55+ Retirement Communities

Hallandale Beach is in Broward County, 15 miles north of Miami and 9 miles south of Fort Lauderdale. The location is ideal for retirees who want sunny weather, a low cost of living, access to the amenities of a large city and a multitude of local activities.

Climate

Hallandale Beach is in a tropical monsoon climate zone with hot humid summers and short warm winters that are drier than the rest of the year. The area sees about 11 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Winter average temperatures range from 64° to 73° and summer temperatures from 85° to 88°. Average ocean temperatures range from 74° in February to 87° in August.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Like many towns in Florida Hallandale Beach has a variety of beaches for active adults to choose from; other entertainment options include:

Historical sites and museums

• • Curci House

Outdoor activities

• • The Diplomat Golf & Tennis Club
  • Aqua Golf Driving Range

Other activities

• • Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
  • Big Easy Casino

Cost of Living & Taxes

Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the average property tax for Hallandale Beach is 1.08% of assessed property value. Hallandale Beach sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Broward County tax.

Health Care

The three closest hospitals to Hallandale Beach are:

HCA Florida Aventura is a 407 bed Level II trauma center that has won numerous awards from Healthgrades for excellence for gastrointestinal surgery, critical care, patient safety, stroke care and orthopedic surgery.

Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood is a Level I trauma center and has 324 beds. They are accredited by the American College of Cardiology, American Diabetes Association, American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, and several state agencies.

Memorial Hospital in Pembroke has 181 beds and has received awards from The American Heart/Stroke Association and an A ranking in Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Score for five consecutive years.