Living in South Bay, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Bay · Census data 2020–2024
South Bay has 5,102 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $51,417 (31% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $142,300, the median rent is $1,085/month.
South Bay at a glance
- Population
- 5,102
- Median age
- 37.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,417State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $142,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,085/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in South Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Bay the median home value is $142,300, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,694 a month in housing costs.
South Bay median household income
The median household income in South Bay is $51,417 and the income per person is $12,363. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 935
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.64
South Bay demographics
- Population
- 5,102
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 861
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Bay ›
Education in South Bay
8.8% of adults 25 and older in South Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.1%
South Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay | 5,102 | $51,417 | $142,300 | $1,085 |
| Belle Glade | 16,972 | $48,001 | $163,100 | $898 |
| Pahokee | 5,609 | $53,359 | $152,300 | $1,116 |
| Clewiston | 7,348 | $57,222 | $239,200 | $763 |
| Harlem | 2,420 | $46,038 | $56,200 | $963 |
| Canal Point | 207 | $111,719 | — | $1,431 |
| Montura | 4,121 | $34,617 | $124,400 | $1,113 |
| Moore Haven | 2,131 | $40,094 | $104,700 | $861 |
| Westlake | 4,237 | $131,925 | $649,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Bay, FL?
The median household income in South Bay is $51,417, 31% 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 South Bay?
The median home value in South Bay is $142,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Bay?
The median gross rent in South Bay is $1,085 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is South Bay, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in South Bay?
The median age in South Bay is 37.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Bay?
The average commute to work in South Bay is 33 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Bay?
The unemployment rate in South Bay is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Bay?
8.8% of adults in South 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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