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    Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Hollywood, FL

    2 neighborhoods ranked by walkability, transit access, bikeability, job market, and affordable rent — the metrics that matter most to young professionals starting their careers.

    Population: 95,000Updated 2026

    Young Professional Neighborhoods in Hollywood — Key Takeaways

    The best neighborhood for young professionals in Hollywood is Downtown Hollywood with a YP Score of 67/100. The most walkable neighborhood is Downtown Hollywood with a Walk Score of 96/100. Downtown Hollywood has the best transit access with a Transit Score of 44/100. The most bikeable neighborhood is Hollywood Beach (Bike Score: 72/100). The most affordable rent is in Hollywood Beach at $1,556/month.

    The unemployment rate in Hollywood is 5.0%, 35% above the national average of 3.7%. The citywide median rent is $1,699/month (national average: $1,163). Median household income is $70,608.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Walk Score, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and BLS. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Complete Rankings — 2 Neighborhoods
    Best neighborhoods for young professionals in Hollywood ranked by YP Score, with walk score, transit score, bike score, median rent, and unemployment rate.
    #NeighborhoodYP Score
    		Downtown Hollywood67
    		Hollywood Beach55

    Rankings by Category

    Top 5 neighborhoods in Hollywood for each young professional metric.

    Most Walkable

    Highest Walk Score

    1. 1
      Downtown Hollywood
      96/100
    2. 2
      Hollywood Beach
      62/100
    Best Transit

    Highest Transit Score

    1. 1
      Downtown Hollywood
      44/100
    2. 2
      Hollywood Beach
      25/100
    Most Bikeable

    Highest Bike Score

    1. 1
      Hollywood Beach
      72/100
    2. 2
      Downtown Hollywood
      68/100
    Best Job Market

    Lowest unemployment rate

    1. 1
      Hollywood Beach
      4.2%
    2. 2
      Downtown Hollywood
      4.2%
    Most Affordable Rent

    Lowest median rent

    1. 1
      Hollywood Beach
      $1,556
    2. 2
      Downtown Hollywood
      $1,581
    Safest

    Lowest violent crime rate

    1. 1
      Hollywood Beach
      3.8 per 1K
    2. 2
      Downtown Hollywood
      3.8 per 1K
    Highest Income

    Highest median household income

    1. 1
      Hollywood Beach
      $93,906
    2. 2
      Downtown Hollywood
      $56,680
    Affordable Homes

    Lowest median home value

    1. 1
      Downtown Hollywood
      $208,500
    2. 2
      Hollywood Beach
      $715,500
    How We Rank Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Hollywood

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Young Professional (YP) Score, a composite index that prioritizes the metrics most important to early-career professionals choosing where to live:

    Walkability (Walk Score)
    25% weight
    Transit Access (Transit Score)
    20% weight
    Job Market (Unemployment Rate)
    20% weight
    Affordable Rent (Median Rent)
    20% weight
    Bikeability (Bike Score)
    15% weight

    Walkability is weighted highest because young professionals tend to prefer neighborhoods where daily errands, dining, and entertainment are accessible on foot. Transit and bikeability scores reflect commute flexibility without car ownership. The job market factor rewards low unemployment, while affordable rent ensures neighborhoods are financially accessible to early-career earners.

    Data Sources: Walk Score (walkability, transit, and bike scores), US Census Bureau American Community Survey (median rent, unemployment rate), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (crime rates), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). All data is updated on a rolling basis as new releases become available.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best neighborhoods for young professionals in Hollywood?
    The top neighborhoods for young professionals in Hollywood based on walkability, transit, bikeability, job market, and rent are: Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Beach. These rankings prioritize Walk Score, Transit Score, Bike Score, unemployment rate, and median rent.
    Which neighborhoods in Hollywood have the best walkability and transit?
    The most walkable neighborhood in Hollywood is Downtown Hollywood with a Walk Score of 96/100. The best transit access is in Downtown Hollywood with a Transit Score of 44/100. The national average Walk Score is 48/100 and the national average Transit Score is 28/100.
    What is the average rent in Hollywood for young professionals?
    The median rent in Hollywood, FL is $1,699/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month. The median household income is $70,608.
    Where should a young professional live in Hollywood?
    Based on our Young Professional Score, the best neighborhood for young professionals in Hollywood is Downtown Hollywood with a YP Score of 67/100. This score weighs walkability (25%), transit access (20%), job market (20%), affordable rent (20%), and bikeability (15%).
    Which neighborhoods in Hollywood have the lowest unemployment?
    The neighborhood with the lowest unemployment in Hollywood is Hollywood Beach with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The national average unemployment rate is 3.7%. The citywide unemployment rate in Hollywood is 5.0%.

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