Housing data for South Bay, FL
South Bay, FL has an estimated 5,102 residents and 935 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Palm Beach County.
40.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,085 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−1.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,102 (±23)
- Housing units
- 935 (±126)
- Households that rent
- 40.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,085
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −1.1%
What stands out in South Bay
Median home value: $142,300 (±$40,689) in South Bay, lower than in Palm Beach County ($447,300).
Homes built before 1980: 67.9% (±14.7 points) in South Bay, higher than in Palm Beach County (33.6%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,542 (±$495) in South Bay, lower than in Palm Beach County ($3,858).
Households without a vehicle: 14.3% (±7.1 points) in South Bay, higher than in Palm Beach County (6.0%).
- Home values in South Bay
- Age of homes in South Bay
- Property taxes in South Bay
- Commute and cars in South Bay
Housing in South Bay at a glance
- Median rent: $1,085 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,073 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 77.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 40.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $51,417 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $142,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,694 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,542 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 9.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 66.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 67.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.6% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 92.2% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 32.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 596 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −1.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 17.3% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 20.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
South Bay against Palm Beach County, its state and the nation
| South Bay | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,102 (±23) | 1,533,806 (exact) | 22,416,077 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 935 (±126) | 719,463 (±352) | 10,256,470 (±942) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 40.2% (±12.3 points) | 29.9% (±0.5 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,085 (±$64) | $1,916 (±$19) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $51,417 (±$27,244) | $83,581 (±$1,022) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $142,300 (±$40,689) | $447,300 (±$4,180) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,542 (±$495) | $3,858 (±$48) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 67.9% (±14.7 points) | 33.6% (±0.6 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) | 26.5 minutes (±0.3) | 28.0 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 72.1% (±10.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 37.8 years (±3.0) | 45.3 years (±0.1) | 42.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Bay covers 2.9 square miles of land, about 1,783 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Bay has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,158 (±24) | 5,102 (±23) | −1.1% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 700 (±114) | 935 (±126) | +33.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $803 (±$168) | $1,085 (±$64) | +35.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $83,100 (±$8,338) | $142,300 (±$40,689) | +71.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $32,250 (±$8,171) | $51,417 (±$27,244) | +59.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $976 (±$65) | $1,694 (±$194) | +73.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $940 (±$90) | $1,542 (±$495) | +64.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 48.0% (±8.0 points) | 40.2% (±12.3 points) | −7.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.7% (±10.1 points) | 3.6% (±6.0 points) | −9.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in South Bay
In 2025, the South Bay Police Department reported 596 violent and 961 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Palm Beach County, the departments that report recorded 250 violent and 1,050 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near South Bay
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Glade | 4.3 mi | $898 | $163,100 | 57.4% |
| Pahokee | 10 mi | $1,116 | $152,300 | 37.1% |
| Clewiston | 13 mi | $763 | $239,200 | 34.2% |
| Harlem | 14 mi | $963 | $56,200 | 61.6% |
| Montura | 22 mi | $1,113 | $124,400 | 20.7% |
| Moore Haven | 25 mi | $861 | $104,700 | 25.3% |
| Westlake | 27 mi | — | $649,700 | 1.2% |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 28 mi | $1,263 | $583,200 | 9.4% |
Places in Florida most like South Bay
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday | $1,239 | $170,100 | $48,186 | 33.7% |
| Wahneta | $1,113 | $97,500 | $46,598 | 38.2% |
| Bowling Green | $1,011 | $116,800 | $45,357 | 29.8% |
| Brooksville | $1,137 | $141,000 | $54,926 | 37.3% |
| Bonifay | $868 | $142,100 | $40,896 | 45.6% |
| Elfers | $1,437 | $202,300 | $56,054 | 35.5% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Florida.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Bay, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,907 | $2,008 | $2,349 | $3,052 | $3,523 |
HUD income limits for South Bay, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,000 | $45,000 | $71,950 |
| 2 people | $30,850 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 3 people | $34,700 | $57,850 | $92,550 |
| 4 people | $38,550 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
| 5 people | $41,650 | $69,400 | $111,050 |
| 6 people | $44,750 | $74,550 | $119,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,700 | $127,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,850 | $135,700 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $107,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Bay
What is the average rent in South Bay, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Bay is $1,085 (±$64) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in South Bay?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in South Bay, FL is $963 (±$47) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Bay rent-burdened?
77.2% of renting households in South Bay pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Bay?
South Bay has an estimated 346 (±116) renting households, 40.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Bay, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $142,300 (±$40,689) for owner-occupied homes in South Bay (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in South Bay?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Bay, FL is $1,694 (±$194) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is South Bay growing?
In South Bay, the number of residents went from 5,158 in 2015–2019 to 5,102 in 2020–2024 (−1.1%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bay city, Florida
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: South Bay Police Department (ORI FL0502900)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Bay city, Florida (place:67175, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .