Living in Bayshore Gardens, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bayshore Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Bayshore Gardens has 18,131 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $44,958 (40% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $181,400, the median rent is $1,506/month.
Bayshore Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 18,131
- Median age
- 45.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $44,958State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $181,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,506/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bayshore Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Bayshore Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bayshore Gardens the median home value is $181,400, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,506 per month, which is 40.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,459 a month in housing costs.
Bayshore Gardens median household income
The median household income in Bayshore Gardens is $44,958 and the income per person is $28,747. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bayshore Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,063
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.25
Bayshore Gardens demographics
- Population
- 18,131
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 7,987
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bayshore Gardens ›
Education in Bayshore Gardens
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Bayshore Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bayshore Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Bayshore Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
| Whitfield | 4,261 | $98,348 | $470,500 | $2,113 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| West Samoset | 7,429 | $54,352 | $212,800 | $1,407 |
| Samoset | 5,284 | $51,976 | $196,800 | $1,386 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| Longboat Key | 7,539 | $158,030 | $1,022,100 | $3,501 |
| Desoto Acres | 641 | $120,982 | $585,800 | — |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
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What is the median household income in Bayshore Gardens, FL?
The median household income in Bayshore Gardens is $44,958, 40% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bayshore Gardens?
The median home value in Bayshore Gardens is $181,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bayshore Gardens?
The median gross rent in Bayshore Gardens is $1,506 per month, about 40.9% of household income.
Is Bayshore Gardens, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Bayshore Gardens?
The median age in Bayshore Gardens is 45.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bayshore Gardens?
The average commute to work in Bayshore Gardens is 24 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bayshore Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Bayshore Gardens is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bayshore Gardens?
21.5% of adults in Bayshore Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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