Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,793 Population 14,483/sq mi density
$84,750 Median Income $53,920 per capita
$542,700 Home Value $701,545 Zillow
$2,348 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature
36 Violent Crime/100K 856 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,750 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$542,700 home value, $2,348/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bay Harbor Islands, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,750
13% above
$53,920 per capita
Home Value
$542,700
93% above
Zillow: $701,545
Median Rent
$2,348/mo
102% above
43.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
91% below
856/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.6%
65% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
23% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F

How Bay Harbor Islands Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bay Harbor Islands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
193%
Rent
202%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
165%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bay Harbor Islands a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bay Harbor Islands residents earn a median household income of $84,750 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,920. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bay Harbor Islands is $542,700 , 93% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $701,545. Median rent is $2,348/month, with 43.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Bay Harbor Islands reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 856/100K.

Education

55.6% of adults in Bay Harbor Islands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bay Harbor Islands has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,793
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density14,483/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born50.9%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,750
Per Capita$53,920
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

B
Home Value$542,700
Rent$2,348
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$701,545
Housing Units2,628
Rent Burden43.6%

Crime

F
Violent36/100K
Property856/100K

Health

Obesity24.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

Bay Harbor Islands was founded in 1947.
The median home in Bay Harbor Islands was built in 1967.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
50.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.