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Bay Harbor Islands, FL


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Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 3 miles E of North Miami, Florida (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Miami, Florida. The people of the town are in the Miami metropolitan area. Bay Harbor Islands has a population of 5,146.

The People and Families of Bay Harbor Islands

In Bay Harbor Islands, about 44% of adults are married. Lots of people in Bay Harbor Islands live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Bay Harbor Islands features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bay Harbor Islands had a median family income of $43,939. Bay Harbor Islands benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town. Bay Harbor Islands, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Bay Harbor Islands residents, with $6,700. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Bay Harbor Islands Housing

In Bay Harbor Islands, 53% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. Bay Harbor Islands has higher property taxes than most places in Florida, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Bay Harbor Islands, 85% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the town use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

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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