Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
27%
Bayshore Gardens, FL Area Guide
A quiet community between Sarasota and Bradenton
Suburban
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Affordable
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Peaceful
Bayshore Gardens is a census-designated place in Manatee County, sitting just south of Bradenton along the western coast of Florida. With Sarasota Bay nearby and the Gulf of Mexico a short drive away, the area carries the relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere that draws people to this part of the state year after year. State Road 41 runs through the community, keeping downtown Bradenton and the broader Manatee County corridor within easy reach.
The local economy benefits from its proximity to Bradenton's healthcare, retail, and service industries, as well as Sarasota's growing arts and technology sectors to the south. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, with its main campus in Bradenton, serves as an important educational anchor for the region. Bayshore Gardens itself has a well-established, residential character, made up largely of single-family homes and low-rise apartment communities. Renters will find a mix of garden-style units, modest townhomes, and smaller apartment communities that reflect the area's unpretentious, close-knit feel.
Life here moves at a comfortable pace. Residents enjoy access to Sarasota Bay's waterfront, the cultural amenities of both Bradenton and Sarasota, and a cost of living that remains more manageable than many coastal Florida markets. Bayshore Gardens offers a grounded, community-oriented setting without sacrificing proximity to two of the Gulf Coast's most active mid-size cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,653
Average: $57,943
Education
4,354
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,469
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bayshore Gardens has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- South Florida Museum
- Parker Manatee Aquarium
- Bishop Planetarium
- Jiggs Landing
Military Bases
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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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 June 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.