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Why visit Hialeah
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 125 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Hialeah 12, CMX Cinemas Miami Lakes 17, Hialeah Park Race Track and Clune Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 59°F.
Weather in Hialeah
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hialeah
Hialeah ( HY-ə-LEE-ə; Latin American Spanish: [xaʝaˈli.a]) is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. With a population of 223,109 as of the 2020 census, it is the sixth-largest city in Florida. It is the second largest city by population in Miami-Dade County, in the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida, which was home to an estimated 6,198,782 people at the 2018 census. It is located west-northwest of Miami, and is one of a few places in the county, others being Homestead, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles Beach, and Golden Beach, to have its own street grid numbered separately from the rest of the county (which is otherwise based on Miami Avenue at Flagler Street in Downtown Miami, the county seat).
From the Wikipedia article Hialeah, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
St. Thomas University
School · 4.5 mi
Private, nonprofit, Catholic university in Miami, Florida, USA
Museums and landmarks20
Hialeah Park Race Track
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Racecourse in South Florida
Clune Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Country Club Estates TR
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Crouse House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
House in Opa-locka, Florida, United States
G. Carl Adams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Miami Springs, Florida
Glenn Curtiss Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Harry Hurt Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Multifamily residential in Florida, United States of America
Hequembourg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Railway station in Hialeah, the United States of America
Lua Curtiss House I
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Miami Springs, Florida, USA
Lua Curtiss House II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Miami Springs, Florida, listed on the NRHP
Millard–McCarty House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Florida, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
Amelia Earhart Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Florida, United States of America, United States of America
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes125
1910 Restaurant & Bar Miami Lakes
Restaurant · Latin American, Steak House, Seafood, Italian · 3.0 mi
6743 Main Street, Miami Lakes
Mo-Th 11:45-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:45-23:00; Su 11:45-22:00
Cabana Restaurant
Restaurant · Salvadoran · 0.6 mi
1442 West 49th Street, Hialeah
Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:30-22:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 3.4 mi
11701 Okeechobee Road, Hialeah Gardens
Mo,Th-Su 00:00-24:00, Tu,We 06:00-25:00
Dipiazza Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
1408 West 49th Street, Hialeah
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 12:00-23:00
Hooters
Restaurant · Burger · 0.5 mi
680 West 49th Street, Hialeah
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-24:00
La Carreta - Hialeah
Restaurant · Cuban, Latin American · 0.8 mi
5350 West 16th Avenue, Hialeah
Su-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00
Molina's Ranch Restaurant
Restaurant · Caribbean · 2.3 mi
4090 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Porto Alegre Brazilian Restaurant
Restaurant · Brazilian, Steak House, Barbecue · 3.6 mi
795 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Ruta 75
Restaurant · Colombian · 3.6 mi
8200 West 33rd Lane, Hialeah
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Sushi Runner Miami Lakes
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 3.5 mi
16010 Northwest 57th Avenue, Miami Lakes
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
113 more on the map.
History
The city's name is most commonly attributed to Muskogee origin, "Haiyakpo" (prairie) and "hili" (pretty) combining in "Hialeah" to mean "pretty prairie". Alternatively, the word is of Seminole origin meaning "Upland Prairie". The city is located upon a large prairie between Biscayne Bay and the Everglades.
This "high prairie" caught the eye of pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss and Missouri cattleman James H. Bright in 1921. Together, they developed not only the town of Hialeah but also Hialeah Park Race Track. In 1921, the first plat was drawn up, and the town was named.
In the early "Roaring '20s", Hialeah produced significant entertainment contributions. Sporting included the Spanish sport of jai alai and greyhound racing, and media included silent movies like D.W. Griffith's The White Rose which was made at the Miami Movie Studios located in Hialeah. However, the 1926 Miami hurricane brought many of these activities to an end.
From the History section of Hialeah, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Chesapeake Motel Miami
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
935 West Okeechobee Road, Hialeah
Executive Palace Hotel
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
2125 West Okeechobee Road, Hialeah
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami - Hialeah
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
6650 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah
Churches and places of worship27
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Church · Orthodox · 4.0 mi
16601 Northwest 77th Court, Miami Lakes
Kingdom hall of Jehovah's Witness
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 3.4 mi
9275 Northwest 32nd Avenue, Miami
All Angels Episcopal Church
Church · 2.7 mi
1801 Northwest 67th Avenue, Miami Springs
Jesus King of Glory / Jesus Rey de Gloria
Church · 2.2 mi
660 East 41st Street, Hialeah
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries203
Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School
School · 1.4 mi
7901 Northwest 103rd Street, Hialeah Gardens
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
School · 3.5 mi
14100 Northwest 89th Avenue, Miami Lakes
Healthcare19
RiteCare Urgent Care Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy
915 West 49th Street, Hialeah
Saint Catherine's West Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital · 2.7 mi
8850 Northwest 122nd Street, Hialeah Gardens
Map of Hialeah
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 59°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 79°F | 61°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 8.9 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 8.1 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 8.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 8.7 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 7.8 in |
| Nov | 82°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 62°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Opa Locka Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Miami-Dade County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Miami Lakes 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Miami Springs 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Opa-locka 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Hialeah Gardens 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Westview 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- West Little River 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Virginia Gardens 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Country Club 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Gladeview 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Doral 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Seaboard Air Line Train Station Hialeah (8434179436), Phillip from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- KFC Hialeah (39699848495), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Pizza Por Favor in Hialeah, FL, Pizza Patron Inc., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hooters Hialeah (38784289830), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Long John Silver’s Hialeah (39883582534), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 1, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 9, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 3, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 7, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 4, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 8, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 6, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 2, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Bed Bath & Beyond Closing Last 10 Days, Hialeah, Florida, March 2023 - 5, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Toys R Us Tile Hialeah - Flickr - Phillip Pessar, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Publix Sabor Hialeah (38959412294), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Publix Sabor Hialeah (38959426464), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Publix Sabor Hialeah (24799323537), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Toys R Us Hialeah Florida Closing Sale (26581532387), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Toys R Us Hialeah (41410475482), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (25800140248), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Closed Sears Auto Center Westland Mall Hialeah - Flickr - Phillip Pessar (1), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Auto Center Westland Mall Hialeah (39637683742), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (25730464617), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (25730468537), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Former Sears Westland Mall Hialeah, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (38771180135), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Closed Sears Auto Center Westland Mall Hialeah - Flickr - Phillip Pessar, Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Auto Center Westland Mall Hialeah Florida (39486637872), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah Florida (27731138839), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Store Closing Sale Westland Mall Hialeah, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah Fl (29033823698), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Price Check Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (42905762081), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (27620191629), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah Florida (27731136359), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (27620185509), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall Hialeah (27620188559), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Roebuck And Co Westland Mall Hialeah (24529661287), Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Burlington Coat Factory Former J.B. Hunter And Jeffersons Super Department Store (41326925504), Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
- Sears Westland Mall - Craftsman Tools, Phillip Pessar, CC BY 2.0
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