Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
40%
Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour, FL Area Guide
Solitude and convenience combine in this idyllic beach community
Coastal
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Beach
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Suburb
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Tourism
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Shopping
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Walkable
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Ocean
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Tucked at the northern tip of Miami Beach’s barrier island, Bal Harbour packs coastal luxury into one square mile. The Atlantic Ocean borders one side while the Intracoastal Waterway frames the other, making water views part of daily life. The beach is minutes away on foot, and Bal Harbour Shops draws visitors from across South Florida with its high-end retailers. A nearby Publix handles everyday needs, and the compact layout keeps most destinations within walking distance. Neighboring Surfside and Bay Harbor Islands offer additional dining and shopping just minutes away.
The rental market features oceanside high-rises and waterfront residences with sweeping views and resort-style amenities. The village originated from a 1920s vision by Detroit industrialists, and that planned character still defines today’s quiet, manicured streets. The annual Art Bal Harbour event transforms the beachfront into an outdoor sculpture gallery.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,431
Average: $126,913
Education
3,851
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,812
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bal Harbour has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bal Harbour, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arch Creek Park & Nature Center
- Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
- Oleta River State Park
- Greynolds Park
- Jungle Island
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
- Miami International
Top Apartments in Bal Harbour
Houses for Rent in Bal Harbour
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.