Population 5,803 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bay Harbor Islands
Household size in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.48 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Bay Harbor Islands holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.33, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bay Harbor Islands is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 39.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Bay Harbor Islands is younger than at least four in five Florida cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Bay Harbor Islands than nationally: 14.0%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Miami area. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bay Harbor Islands
Renters in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.7% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.7% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.5% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Bay Harbor Islands rent: 51.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 17.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.3% of the housing in Bay Harbor Islands, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +21 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Bay Harbor Islands are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,363 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,302 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,761 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,605 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,241 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bay Harbor Islands costs $2,605 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,241 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bay Harbor Islands
Bachelor's degrees in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.1% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Bay Harbor Islands: 55.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 39 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Bay Harbor Islands: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 16 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bay Harbor Islands
| Period | Bay Harbor Islands | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Bay Harbor Islands than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bay Harbor Islands compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Harbor Islands | 2.81 | 37.5 | 14.0% | 51.5% | 21.3% | 1982 | $2,605 | 55.1% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| Bal Harbour | 2.06 | 52.6 | 9.0% | 42.4% | 54.3% | 1977 | $2,882 | 62.9% | 98.5% | 10.9% |
| Indian Creek | 2.84 | 35.1 | 9.8% | 48.1% | 45.4% | 1959 | $1,866 | 62.6% | 98.9% | 0.0% |
| Surfside | 2.82 | 41.5 | 9.7% | 25.9% | 45.3% | 1968 | $1,858 | 60.7% | 97.6% | 5.2% |
| North Bay Village | 2.24 | 45.4 | 9.7% | 62.1% | 22.4% | 1973 | $1,962 | 44.6% | 90.9% | 4.7% |
| Biscayne Park | 3.07 | 30.1 | 13.8% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1950 | $1,487 | 47.6% | 87.5% | 2.3% |
| North Miami | 3.05 | 38.5 | 17.3% | 54.6% | 9.4% | 1965 | $1,768 | 26.1% | 83.4% | 6.4% |
| Sunny Isles Beach | 2.32 | 48.6 | 11.6% | 45.8% | 48.6% | 1991 | $2,317 | 55.4% | 95.6% | 3.7% |
| North Miami Beach | 2.82 | 39.8 | 12.7% | 49.2% | 13.3% | 1971 | $2,030 | 31.8% | 84.4% | 5.2% |
| Miami Shores | 2.52 | 40.9 | 11.2% | 51.0% | 12.6% | 1965 | $1,934 | 50.8% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| Golden Glades | 3.15 | 39.1 | 22.6% | 48.7% | 8.0% | 1966 | $1,640 | 20.2% | 80.4% | 9.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bay Harbor Islands. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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