South Beach vs Bay Harbor Islands

Miami, FL Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
It's a tie
Both neighborhoods are evenly matched
Neighborhood A
South Beach
$1.2M median
Upscale
Neighborhood B
Bay Harbor Islands
$1.0M median
Upscale Quiet
South Beach
Metric
Bay Harbor Islands
$1.2M
→
Median Price
$1.0M
8/10
→
School Rating
9/10
A-
–
Crime Grade
A-
72/100
←
Walk Score
48/100
12 min
←
Commute
22 min
10
→
Parks Nearby
11
20
←
Cafes
1
4
←
Groceries
1
15 min
→
Hospital
6 min
South Beach
Median Price
100%
School Rating
89%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Bay Harbor Islands
Median Price
85%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
67%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Beach or Bay Harbor Islands more expensive?

South Beach has a median home price of $1.2M and Bay Harbor Islands is $1.0M. Bay Harbor Islands is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — South Beach or Bay Harbor Islands?

South Beach has a school rating of 8/10 and Bay Harbor Islands rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is South Beach or Bay Harbor Islands safer?

South Beach has a crime grade of A- and Bay Harbor Islands is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

South Beach scores 72/100 for walkability. Bay Harbor Islands scores 48/100. South Beach is the more walkable option.