South Bay, FL

South Bay, Florida

South Bay, Florida, in Palm Beach county, is 38 miles NW of Coral Springs, Florida (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Miami, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,859 people in South Bay.

The People and Families of South Bay

In South Bay, about 23% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in South Bay, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 76% of South Bay is non-white. In Florida, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in South Bay than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Bay had a median family income of $26,944.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

South Bay Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in South Bay is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In South Bay, 87% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in South Bay is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of South Bay, FL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

South Bay Almanac

South Bay Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Bay Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Bay residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Nearby Cities and Towns

South Bay Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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