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Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Introduction to Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 3 miles E of North Miami, Florida and 8 miles NE of Miami, Florida. The town has a population of 5,146.

Bay Harbor Islands History

Bay Harbor Islands was incorporated in 1947. The municipality was formed in 1953.

Bay Harbor Islands and nearby Attractions

  • Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
  • Miami Children’s Museum
  • Barnacle State Historic Site
  • Oleta River State Park
  • Miami Metrozoo

Things To Do In Bay Harbor Islands

Local museums include the Arch Creek Park and Museum, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and the Miami Children’s Museum. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood showcases work of new and established photographers, painters and sculptors. The Miami Metrozoo, the Sawgrass Recreation Park and the Miami Seaquarium are all accessible from Bay Harbor Islands as well.

Bay Harbor Islands Transportation

Miami International Airport is nearby.

Bay Harbor Islands Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Barry University, Miami-Dade Community College, Broward Community College, Nova South Eastern University, Keiser College and the University of Miami.

High Points

Bay Harbor Islands strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bay Harbor Islands Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bay Harbor Islands Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bay Harbor Islands Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Comparing Bay Harbor Islands to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity96
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built41
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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