Hialeah, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Hialeah Crime & Safety

Is Hialeah safe to live in?

Hialeah earns an overall crime grade of A — placing it firmly in the "Very Safe" category for 2026. Across all 8 neighborhoods analyzed, 100% received a grade of A or A+, meaning not a single neighborhood fell below the top safety tier. That kind of uniformity is rare for a city of 233,876 residents with a population density of 4,184 people per square mile. Neighborhoods like Miami Lakes West (A+), Marbella Park (A+), and Hialeah Gardens (A+) all demonstrate consistently low crime activity. For context, the combined percentage of safe neighborhoods (grades A and B) in Hialeah stands at 100% — compared to many U.S. cities where that figure hovers closer to 40–60%.

What is the crime rate in Hialeah, FL?

Hialeah's crime performance is best understood through its grade distribution: 100% of analyzed neighborhoods earned an A grade, with 7 out of 8 achieving the highest possible mark of A+. The one neighborhood that did not reach A+ — Country Club of Miami — still earned a solid A, reflecting low overall criminal activity. The city's unemployment rate of 4.1% and a workforce that supports a median household income of $38,471 contribute to the stable environment. While the poverty rate of 19.6% is a factor worth monitoring, it has not translated into elevated crime grades anywhere in the city's analyzed neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in Hialeah are the safest?

Seven of Hialeah's eight analyzed neighborhoods carry an A+ safety grade, making the city one of the most uniformly safe in the Miami-Dade region. Here's a quick breakdown of the top performers:

• Palm Springs North — A+: Highest median income of the group at $123,486, with a population of 5,789.
• Miami Lakes — A+: Largest of the top-graded neighborhoods with 28,408 residents and a median income of $88,821.
• Marbella Park — A+: Home to 15,802 residents with a median income of $86,658.
• Basin Area — A+: A smaller community of 3,906 with a median income of $84,293.
• Miami Lakes West — A+: 4,045 residents and a median income of $92,907.
• Hialeah Gardens — A+: Serves 22,279 residents with a median income of $59,840.
• Hialeah (core area) — A+: The largest segment analyzed at 244,235 residents, earning top marks despite its density.

The only neighborhood not rated A+ is Country Club of Miami, which still holds an A grade across its 51,628 residents — well within the safe range.

Which areas of Hialeah have comparatively higher crime?

Even Hialeah's "higher crime" areas remain in safe territory. The five neighborhoods flagged as having relatively elevated activity compared to the rest of the city are Country Club of Miami (A), Hialeah core (A+), Miami Lakes (A+), Hialeah Gardens (A+), and Palm Springs North (A+). It's worth emphasizing: none of these neighborhoods scored below an A. The distinction here is relative — within a city where 0% of neighborhoods received a B, C, D, or F grade, even the areas with the most activity are statistically safe by national standards.

Is Hialeah a good place to raise a family?

The data makes a compelling case. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A or A+, a median home value of $256,734, and a median rent of $1,210 — both relatively accessible for South Florida — Hialeah offers families a combination of safety and affordability that is increasingly hard to find in the Miami metro area. The city's 4.1% unemployment rate is below the national average, and neighborhoods like Palm Springs North (median income: $123,486) and Miami Lakes (median income: $88,821) offer particularly strong economic stability alongside their A+ safety ratings. Families prioritizing school-age safety and neighborhood cohesion will find the data consistently reassuring across all eight analyzed areas.

How does Hialeah's safety compare to other Miami-area cities?

Hialeah's achievement of a city-wide A safety grade with 100% of neighborhoods in the A tier is notable even within the broader Miami-Dade context. Many larger urban areas in the region see significant variation between neighborhoods — with some earning Fs while others earn As. Hialeah's zero neighborhoods below an A grade reflects a level of consistency that sets it apart. The city's density of 4,184 residents per square mile — comparable to many high-crime urban cores nationally — makes its uniform A-grade performance especially meaningful. Residents in Hialeah Gardens, Marbella Park, and Miami Lakes West in particular benefit from both high safety grades and above-average household incomes, reinforcing the city's position as one of the safer urban communities in South Florida.