Living in Heritage Bay, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Heritage Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Heritage Bay has 802 residents with a median age of 68.5. The median household income is $127,422 (71% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $678,600.
Heritage Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Heritage Bay at a glance
- Population
- 802
- Median age
- 68.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $127,422State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $678,600State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Heritage Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Heritage Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Heritage Bay the median home value is $678,600, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,112 a month in housing costs.
Heritage Bay median household income
The median household income in Heritage Bay is $127,422 and the income per person is $94,516. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Heritage Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,757
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 75%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 1.82
75% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Heritage Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Heritage Bay demographics
- Population
- 802
- Median age
- 68.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 76.9%
- Households
- 440
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Heritage Bay ›
Education in Heritage Bay
60.3% of adults 25 and older in Heritage Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 33% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Heritage Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 29.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Heritage Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Bay | 802 | $127,422 | $678,600 | — |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | $667,900 | $1,833 |
| Orangetree | 6,084 | $112,857 | $498,600 | $1,399 |
| Vineyards | 3,849 | $131,118 | $651,800 | $1,173 |
| Golden Gate | 29,234 | $68,475 | $409,700 | $1,713 |
| Pelican Marsh | 2,617 | $143,261 | $1,079,800 | — |
| Pine Ridge | 1,910 | $131,953 | $924,500 | $3,202 |
| Bonita Springs | 55,904 | $95,210 | $497,100 | $1,882 |
| Berkshire Lakes | 2,064 | $85,795 | $374,400 | $1,909 |
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What is the median household income in Heritage Bay, FL?
The median household income in Heritage Bay is $127,422, 71% higher 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 Heritage Bay?
The median home value in Heritage Bay is $678,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Heritage Bay, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Heritage Bay?
The median age in Heritage Bay is 68.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Heritage Bay?
The average commute to work in Heritage Bay is 30 minutes; 29.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Heritage Bay?
The unemployment rate in Heritage Bay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Heritage Bay?
60.3% of adults in Heritage Bay 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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