The Town FilesNorth Bay Village, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 8,159 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $464,200
- Household income
- $84,405
- Jan low / Jul high
- 61° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 66
- Median age
- 47.7
North Bay Village is a city of 8,159 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $464,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more walkable than 100% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 100% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 100% of Florida towns.
- #1 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Florida
- #4 in The 50 Most Walkable Small Towns in America With Little Snow
- #6 in The 50 Best Seaside Small Towns in America
- #7 in 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Mildest Winters
- #14 in The 50 Best Seaside Places in America
- #46 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Mildest Winters
How North Bay Village ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Bay Village is worth $464,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $84,405, which is more affordable than 25% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,157 a month. 42.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Bay Village | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,157 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $84,405 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 42.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.3% | — |
Who lives in North Bay Village
| People | North Bay Village | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 10.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 58.8% | — |
| Work from home | 23.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 34.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in North Bay Village
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 61.2°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Bay Village since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 17, 1959 about 2.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 122 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 19, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 29, 1963.
Severe weather in Miami-Dade County since 1996
Miami-Dade County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County had 1,257,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,609 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in North Bay Village itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in North Bay Village
1 public school with 410 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 410 | 14.1 |
Towns near North Bay Village
- Miami Shores, FL2.1 mi · 11,567 people · home $864,400
- Surfside, FL2.6 mi · 5,689 people · home $881,700
- Miami Beach, FL2.7 mi · 82,890 people · home $556,700
- Bay Harbor Islands, FL2.9 mi · 5,922 people · home $653,500
- Biscayne Park, FL2.9 mi · 3,117 people · home $674,300
- Bal Harbour, FL3.5 mi · 3,093 people · home $1,823,500
- North Miami, FL3.7 mi · 60,191 people · home $365,000
- Pinewood, FL4.3 mi · 17,246 people · home $372,400
North Bay Village questions
Is North Bay Village, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Bay Village scores better for retirees than 31% of Florida towns and quieter than 1%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in North Bay Village?
The median owner-occupied home in North Bay Village is valued at $464,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,405, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $2,157 a month.
What is the weather like in North Bay Village?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 61.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does North Bay Village get tornadoes?
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Bay Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 17, 1959. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)