Bayshore Gardens, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Bayshore Gardens is a small city in Florida with a population of 18,324. Residents earn $50,896 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
18,324 Population 5,221/sq mi density
$50,896 Median Income $28,786 per capita
$160,700 Home Value
$1,324 Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,896 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $1,324/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,896
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $160,700
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,324
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.4%
106% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

How Bayshore Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population18,324
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density5,221/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,896
Per Capita$28,786
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$26,348M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,700
Rent$1,324
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation21 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+85.6%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Libraries7

Is Bayshore Gardens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bayshore Gardens receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bayshore Gardens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bayshore Gardens is $50,896, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bayshore Gardens is $160,700, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Bayshore Gardens has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bayshore Gardens has a population of 18,324 with a density of 5,221 people per square mile. The median age is 47.7 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.9%), with 2% Hispanic, 9.1% Black.

Population

18,324
Total Population
5,221
People / sq mi
47.7yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bayshore Gardens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bayshore Gardens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bayshore Gardens is $50,896, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Bayshore Gardens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,896
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,786
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
IRS Avg AGI$106,916

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,624
County GDP$26,348M

Business (County)

Restaurants773
Healthcare1,127
Retail1,394
Manufacturing303

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,900
154% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bayshore Gardens is $160,700, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,324 (14% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$160,700
43% below US avg
Median List Price$249,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$249,500
$/Sq Ft$155
Homes Sold25
Sale-to-List Ratio93.0%
Price Drops40.0%
Inventory110

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,324
14% 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-Occupied68.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,900
154% above US avg
Effective Rate5.54%
In Bayshore Gardens, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.8% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bayshore Gardens vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Asthma9.8%
COPD8.1%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.9%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death8,820/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access89.0%
Healthcare Facilities1,127

Crime Rates: Bayshore Gardens vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Safety Score

Bayshore Gardens has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.1 inches
29% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation21 ft (6 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density5,221/sq mi
Coordinates27.4330°N, 82.5781°W
County FIPS12081
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 37.9%

Winner: Republican by 23.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+85.6%
School Test Score5.60
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density5,221/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities1,127
Restaurants773
Retail Stores1,394

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)64

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Work from Home3.1%

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