Apartments for rent in Bee Ridge, FL

Bee Ridge, Florida is a small city with a population of slightly more than 10,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (34%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 50, is older than most cities in Florida. Renters tend to be in the minority in Bee Ridge, and 77% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,360 a month, exceeding the state average by $206 a month, relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Averaging about 22 minutes, Bee Ridge's commute time is shorter than the Florida average of about 29 minutes. Driving is the typical way to get to work, opted for by 36% of workers, while public transportation isn't used widely. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.

Many Bee Ridge residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and scientific. Together, these industries account for 19% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. Bee Ridge workers earn an average annual income of around $80,000, about $14,000 more than the average Florida resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Bee Ridge has a high percentage of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 12% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 18% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.