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South Bay, FL


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouth Bay Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySouth Bay Public Transportation Use

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work42
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Affordability of Rents58
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11
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