Median Income
$63,600
15% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment
19.9%
453% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.8%
52% higher than US avg
How Spaniard's Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,630
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$63,600
Per Capita$40,120
Unemployment19.9%
Poverty18.8%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,115
Rent Burden16.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation138 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+30.9%
Graduate+1.8%
Is Spaniard's Bay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Spaniard's Bay receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Spaniard's Bay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Spaniard's Bay is $63,600, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 19.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Spaniard's Bay is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.9% have completed high school.
Spaniard's Bay has a population of 2,630 with a density of 103 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.8%).
Population
2,630
Total Population
2021 Census
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Spaniard's Bay is $63,600, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income: Spaniard's Bay vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,600 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.9% |
| 453% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
| 52% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
The median home value in Spaniard's Bay is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,115 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Spaniard's Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6166°N, 53.2814°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |