At a Glance
Median Income
$51,827
$11,583 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $221,171
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
689/100K
1,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
58.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How South Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Bay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Bay residents earn a median household income of $51,827 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,583. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Bay is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,171. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
South Bay reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,761/100K. The murder rate is 19.1/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in South Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
58.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Bay has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,828
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,688/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,827
Per Capita$11,583
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$1,067
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$221,171
Housing Units820
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent689/100K
Property1,761/100K
Murder19.1/100K
Assault517/100K
Burglary249/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain55.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation12 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+58.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in South Bay was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.
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