At a glance
- 4 shuls mapped
- 1 kosher market
- Price range $$–$$$
Moving to Hollywood
Hollywood spans from beachside Orthodox (Young Israel of Hollywood Beach) to the inland Stirling Road corridor of Chabad centers, anchored by KC Market — one of the largest kosher supermarkets in South Florida.
Homes & apartments in Hollywood
A pre-filtered search for Hollywood. Check each listing against the map to see which shuls are within walking distance.
Search homes in Hollywood ↗Moving to Hollywood: a practical guide
Housing and what it costs
Hollywood is one of the more affordable ways into observant South Florida. Inland west Hollywood, along the Stirling and Sheridan Road corridors, offers single-family homes and townhomes at prices generally below Boca Raton and well below the Miami-Dade beach communities. The beach side around Young Israel of Hollywood Beach is a different market — condos and older beachfront buildings, priced for proximity to the ocean. Figures are approximate as of mid-2026; use the apartment search above for live listings.
Picking an area
The two Jewish pockets are genuinely distinct and the choice matters. Inland west Hollywood, around Stirling and Sheridan, is where the day-to-day infrastructure sits — KC Market, Chabad of Walnut Creek, Congregation Judea, and the Young Israel just over the city line. The beach community around 315 Madison Street is smaller, more condo-oriented, and closer to the water. Families looking for schools and kosher shopping within reach generally choose the inland side.
Kosher and daily life
KC Market on Stirling Road is the anchor and one of the best-stocked kosher supermarkets in Broward County. Because Hollywood sits between Miami-Dade and Fort Lauderdale, many residents supplement locally with trips to Hallandale, Aventura, or North Miami Beach, all a short drive south. Prices across the board tend to run lower than Boca.
Schools
Hollywood’s observant families generally look to the broader Broward and north Miami-Dade day schools rather than institutions in the city itself — the area is better supplied with shuls and kosher shopping than with schools. If you are moving with school-age children, this is the item to research first and confirm directly with each school, including busing from your specific address.
Who it fits
Hollywood suits families who want Broward County pricing and easy access to Fort Lauderdale while staying within reach of the larger South Florida kosher infrastructure. It is a smaller and less self-contained community than Boca or North Miami Beach, so it works best for people comfortable driving for schools and some shopping.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hollywood a good place to live for an observant family?
Hollywood spans from beachside Orthodox (Young Israel of Hollywood Beach) to the inland Stirling Road corridor of Chabad centers, anchored by KC Market — one of the largest kosher supermarkets in South Florida. This guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, and schools — and the map shows the 4 shuls you'd be walking to.
How much does it cost to live in Hollywood?
Hollywood sits in the $$–$$$ range relative to the other communities on ShulMap. The housing section below gives the specifics. Figures are approximate and move with the market — use the home and apartment search on this page for current listings.
What Jewish amenities does Hollywood have?
Hollywood has 1 kosher market mapped on ShulMap, alongside 4 shuls. Walking distances shown are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
How do I find a home near a shul in Hollywood?
Start from the map on the Hollywood shul page to see which blocks sit within walking distance of the shul you'd daven in, then use the home and apartment search on this page for live listings in that area. Walking distances are approximate and are not a halachic ruling — confirm with your rav.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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