Bay Hill, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Bay Hill is a small town in Florida with a population of 4,214. Residents earn $141,170 per year, which is 88% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,214 Population 1,771/sq mi density
$141,170 Median Income $87,449 per capita
$653,900 Home Value $870,746 Zillow
$2,345 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$141,170 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$653,900 home value, $2,345/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $141,170
88% higher than US avg
Home Value $653,900
132% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 67.7%
101% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,345
102% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.0%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How Bay Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,214
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,771/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$141,170
Per Capita$87,449
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$160,400M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$653,900
Rent$2,345
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$870,746

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.4%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation103 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.7%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Libraries17

Is Bay Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bay Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bay Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bay Hill is $141,170, which is significantly higher than the national average — 88% above $75,149. This places Bay Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bay Hill is $653,900, making it a premium housing market at 132% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,345 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Bay Hill is a highly educated community — 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Bay Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bay Hill has a population of 4,214 with a density of 1,771 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.4%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

4,214
Total Population
1,771
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bay Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.6%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.4%
67% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bay Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bay Hill is $141,170, which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Bay Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$141,170
88% above US avg
Per Capita Income$87,449
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
IRS Avg AGI$85,905

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,038
County GDP$160,400M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,857
Healthcare4,318
Retail5,138
Manufacturing874

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,880
125% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home25.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bay Hill is $653,900, 132% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,345 (102% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $870,746.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$653,900
132% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$870,746
Median List Price$975,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$975,000
$/Sq Ft$288
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%
Price Drops32.1%
Inventory28

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,345
102% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,880
125% above US avg
Effective Rate1.21%
In Bay Hill, 25.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.4% report depression. 14.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bay Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.0%
22% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.9%
Asthma8.3%
COPD3.3%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity14.0%
Depression16.4%
Mental Distress13.3%
Physical Distress8.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death7,030/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,318

Crime Rates: Bay Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)200

Safety Score

Bay Hill has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation103 ft (31 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density1,771/sq mi
Coordinates28.4624°N, 81.5148°W
County FIPS12095
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 67.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.5%
D 56.1%

Winner: Democrat by 13.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+67.7%
101% above US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,771/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities4,318
Restaurants3,857
Retail Stores5,138

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)200

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home25.5%

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