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Bay Harbor Islands

Florida · 5,628 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Bay Harbor Islands has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,628
+9%since 2000
from 5,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,212 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 12,995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−2%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Bay Harbor Islands
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,364
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,573
+69%since 2000
from $29,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,700
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $803 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+88%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(3,094)
Black1.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(1,816)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(3,176)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(2,765)
Black1.9%(108)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(2,606)
Asian1.2%(67)
Other0.6%(32)
Diversity Score66.9%(3,767)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
45.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

Bay Harbor Islands, Florida has about 5,628 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

The typical household in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida earns about $56,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Harbor Islands, Florida expensive?

In Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, the median home is worth about $299,700, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

About 6.2% of people in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay Harbor Islands, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 925 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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