South Bay, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,828 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,827 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$359 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$832 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Palm Beach County
5
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Palm Beach County
6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 63
Feb 2 0 66
Mar 3 0 68
Apr 3 0 71
May 4 0 77
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 8 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 7 0 81
Oct 4 0 77
Nov 3 0 71
Dec 2 0 65

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 20, FL State Senate District 26, FL State House District 94, FL
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Schools

Rosenwald Elementary School
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Glade View Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Crossroads Academy
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Glades Central High School
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

South University-West Palm Beach
33 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lakeside Medical Center
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
Hendry Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Palms West Hospital
30 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Palm Beach International Airport
40 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Miami International Airport
68 miles, S • 4.1 star
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