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Living in
Bayonet Point.
Bayonet Point is an unincorporated community in Pasco County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bayonet Point
Bayonet Point is a community of 23,787 people in Florida. The median household income is $42,157, median rent runs about $1,336 per month, and median home values are around $177,000. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bayonet Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Foreign-Born
8.6%
Broadband Internet
82.5%
of households
Population Growth
-13.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.6% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Bayonet Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bayonet Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (29.7%), and 14.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.5%
of residents
65 and Older
32.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.3%
of households
Married Couples
33.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bayonet Point
In Bayonet Point, rent runs 20% below the FL average, and home values are 51% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$999
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Bayonet Point and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pasco County, which includes Bayonet Point, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Bayonet Point: Pasco County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pasco County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bayonet Point is about 4% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bayonet Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute29.9 min avg
How Bayonet Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bayonet Point, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bayonet Point, runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
651.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pasco County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pasco County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pasco County, which includes Bayonet Point, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Funnel Cloud | $90,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | $11,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $175,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pasco County, county-wide
Bayonet Point is about 4% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pasco County, which includes Bayonet Point, is typically good — 338 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
338
per year
Moderate Days
26
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pasco County, county-wide
Bayonet Point is about 4% of Pasco County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 53°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bayonet Point has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 53°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/53°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 51°F | 3.03" |
| Feb | 72°F | 54°F | 2.51" |
| Mar | 76°F | 58°F | 3.08" |
| Apr | 81°F | 63°F | 2.69" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.06" |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 9.05" |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 9.66" |
| Sep | 89°F | 74°F | 7.03" |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 3.19" |
| Nov | 76°F | 59°F | 1.90" |
| Dec | 71°F | 54°F | 2.74" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bayonet Point
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bayonet Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Hudson
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · New Port Richey
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Trinity
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bayonet Point
Bayonet Point's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bayonet Point
Bayonet Point has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
56 mi awayCities Near Bayonet Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bayonet Point FAQ
Is Bayonet Point, Florida affordable?⌄
Bayonet Point's median rent is $1,336/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $42,524/year. Median home value is $177,000.
Is Bayonet Point, Florida safe?⌄
Bayonet Point is policed by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 652 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bayonet Point, Florida?⌄
Pasco County, which includes Bayonet Point, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bayonet Point, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Bayonet Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,336/month and median household income is $42,524/year. The median home value is $177,000. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bayonet Point, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Bayonet Point is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from