From a population of 1,500 in 1925, Hialeah has grown at a rate faster than most of the ten largest cities in the State of Florida since the 1960’s and holds the rank of Florida’s fifth-largest city, with more than 236,000 residents. The city is also one of the largest employers in Dade County. The residents and governmental departments empowered with serving the people are committed to preserving a quality community atmosphere for working and raising families.
Hialeah is proud of its local government. The Fire Department is nationally ranked as Class I. There are fewer than twenty five such departments in the entire country. This entitles businesses to a rate reduction in their insurance and gives the residents confidence in the ability to protect and to serve. The more than 100 acre network of parks and recreational facilities has made Hialeah a leader in the sun and fun of South Florida. The pro-active strong mayor form of government combined with the legislative action of a seven member city council, assures the community of an efficient response to its needs.