South Bay, Florida
City · Population 5,160 · #228 in Florida
About South Bay
Set in the southeastern part of Florida, South Bay is a close-knit town counting 5,160 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, South Bay is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,804 residents per square mile.
📰 South Bay News Today
- Girl, 13, dies days after two others killed in crash on U.S. Highway 27 in South Bay WPBF · Aug 14
- Fishing Forecast In South FL - Key Largo, Miami, & More Florida Sportsman · Aug 14
- South Bay Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Two dead, two hospitalized with serious injuries after crash with semi-truck in South Bay WPBF · Aug 2
- Mom and teen daughter die on highway after veering into path of semi The Palm Beach Post · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Bay Unique
- The only place in America named South Bay — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,160.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Bay
- The Drawbridge Restaurant — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Bay
- Tanner Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South Bay
- ROSENWALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,160
Rank in state#228 of 411
Land area2.86 sq mi
Density1,804/sq mi
Coordinates26.6884, -80.7355