Bal Harbour is in Miami-Dade County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 3,100 residents, a median age of 58 and a median household income of $120,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.

Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 3,100 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 58 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $120,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $2,500,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $5,500 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 130% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 89°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 76°F |
| Commute to Downtown Miami | 25 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 2 minutes |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2.9% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 114 vs U.S. 100 |
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The beach is 2 minutes from Bal Harbour and 20 from Pinecrest. Bal Harbour is much the smaller, 3,100 residents against 18,000. Bal Harbour sits 130% above the national average; Pinecrest 60% above the national average.
Read more about Pinecrest →Bal Harbour is much the smaller, 3,100 residents against 14,800. The beach is 2 minutes from Bal Harbour and 5 from Key Biscayne. Incomes run $245,000 in Key Biscayne and $120,000 in Bal Harbour.
Read more about Key Biscayne →Bal Harbour sits 130% above the national average; Surfside 50% above the national average. Expect to pay around $2,500,000 in Bal Harbour and $1,200,000 in Surfside at the median. Bal Harbour is much the smaller, 3,100 residents against 5,700.
Read more about Surfside →Bal Harbour sits 130% above the national average; Sunny Isles Beach 40% above the national average. Bal Harbour is much the smaller, 3,100 residents against 22,000. Expect to pay around $2,500,000 in Bal Harbour and $800,000 in Sunny Isles Beach at the median.
Read more about Sunny Isles Beach →Checked against the published source, not estimated