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Living in
Bayshore Gardens.
Bayshore Gardens is an unincorporated community in Manatee County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bayshore Gardens
This planned community in Manatee County feels like a quieter, established neighborhood rather than a growth-focused destination—and that's actually the appeal for many people settling here. The median home value hovers around $181,400 with median rent at $1,506 a month, making it reasonably affordable compared to nearby Sarasota and Tampa, though you're paying for proximity to the bay and that Florida lifestyle. The job market is stable with a 4.2% unemployment rate, and your commute typically runs about 25 minutes, which is manageable for the area; State College of Florida being anchored here brings some economic steadiness and occasional cultural events through their performing arts venues.
Bayshore Gardens at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Foreign-Born
14.9%
Broadband Internet
86.4%
of households
Population Growth
-9.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bayshore Gardens: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bayshore Gardens, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.2%), and 18.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
28.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
45.9%
of households
Married Couples
28.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
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 10% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bayshore Gardens
In Bayshore Gardens, rent runs 10% below the FL average, and home values are 49% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
66.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,231
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
20.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Bayshore Gardens
Unemployment in Manatee County, which includes Bayshore Gardens, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Bayshore Gardens: Manatee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Manatee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bayshore Gardens is about 4% of Manatee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bayshore Gardens Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.4 min avg
How Bayshore Gardens residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bayshore Gardens, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 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 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in the area policed by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bayshore Gardens, runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
447.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,323.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Policed by Manatee County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Manatee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Manatee County, which includes Bayshore Gardens, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Lightning | $160,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Tropical Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 13 | Hail | $1000.4M |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.8M |
| 2019 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Wildfire | $330,000 |
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
Manatee County, county-wide
Bayshore Gardens is about 4% of Manatee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Manatee County, which includes Bayshore Gardens, is typically good — 332 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
332
per year
Moderate Days
33
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Manatee County, county-wide
Bayshore Gardens is about 4% of Manatee County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bayshore Gardens has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 52°F | 2.79" |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.92" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.85" |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.46" |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.58" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.39" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 9.11" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.00" |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.76" |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.81" |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bayshore Gardens
Uninsured
15.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bayshore Gardens's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 2.7 mi away · Bradenton
Centerstone of Florida
Psychiatric · 4 mi away · Bradenton
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Bradenton
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.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bayshore Gardens
Bayshore Gardens's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Bayshore Gardens
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Public · 2-year · 7,379 students · in-state tuition $2,540 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Ringling College of Art and Design
5.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $60,170 · 74% graduate · median earnings $55,053 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 843 students · in-state tuition $6,916 · 66% graduate · median earnings $53,164 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota
10.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 574 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bayshore Gardens
Bayshore Gardens has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
7 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bayshore Gardens
South Manatee Branch
6081 26th Street W., Bradenton
Cities Near Bayshore Gardens
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bayshore Gardens?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bayshore Gardens FAQ
Is Bayshore Gardens, Florida affordable?⌄
Bayshore Gardens's median rent is $1,506/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $44,958/year. Median home value is $181,400.
Is Bayshore Gardens, Florida safe?⌄
Bayshore Gardens is policed by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 448 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is close to the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1324 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bayshore Gardens, Florida?⌄
Manatee County, which includes Bayshore Gardens, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bayshore Gardens, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Bayshore Gardens is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,506/month and median household income is $44,958/year. The median home value is $181,400. About 66% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bayshore Gardens, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Bayshore Gardens is 24 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