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Bayou Oaks's diverse population and housing
One of Sarasota’s oldest neighborhoods, Bayou Oaks is diverse and home to people from all walks of life, including students, artists and lifelong residents. The neighborhood gets its name from Whitaker Bayou and the large oak trees that shade the streets. "It’s a mix of housing for sure,” says Margot Vigar, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who vlogs about Sarasota neighborhoods on her YouTube channel. “But it’s generally very affordable for the area. You can really get some deals there.” With a location between two colleges, an airport, and a major thoroughfare with shopping and dining, Bayou Oaks has steadily increased in popularity in the past few years.
Older homes make up a good portion of the Bayou Oaks neighborhood.
Bayou Oaks locals use bicycles to transit the city.
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Vintage and new builds on smaller lots
Bayou Oaks consists of several side streets branching off the main thoroughfare, Bradenton Road. Homes sit on median-sized lots of less than a quarter acre. "Not everyone keeps up their properties there, but the community is getting better all the time,” Vigar says. The Bayou Oaks Neighborhood Association meets regularly and has started an Adopt-A-Road cleanup initiative. There are many smaller cottage and condo subdivisions within the neighborhood, some with separate homeowner associations requiring monthly fees. Vintage bungalows date back to 1915, but there are also newer 2023 builds and older homes being renovated. Single-family homes range from $150,000 to $675,000. Condos in the northern portion of the neighborhood sell for between $150,000 and $299,000.
Modern updates on Bayou Oaks homes are common.
Bayou Oaks residents enjoy making their own garden dreams come true.
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Proximity to major routes and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Bradenton Road is now safer for pedestrians and bikers thanks to sidewalks on both sides, designated bike lanes and two roundabouts to help with traffic flow. There are several Breeze Transit bus stops throughout the neighborhood. U.S. Route 41, known as the Tamiami Trail, is to the west of the neighborhood and runs from Miami to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The 4-mile drive to downtown Sarasota takes around 15 minutes in usual traffic.
Bayou Oaks is just south of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, and some homes are less than a mile away. Noise abatement measures have lower noise exposure in nearby neighborhoods, but homebuyers should visit prospective homes multiple times at various points of the day to see how it could affect daily life. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also impact the area.
Breeze Transit Bus routes cover the Bayou Oaks neighborhoods.
The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is on the north border of Bayou Oaks.
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Neighborhood green spaces and waterfront city parks
North Water Tower Park has a playground, a 20-hole disc golf course and a volleyball area. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park renovated its main pavilion in 2019. Firehouse Park is a small green space with a firefighter-themed playground. The Sarasota Succulent Society is a social group that meets in the neighborhood to study, care for and spread knowledge about succulents. Bayfront Park and Marina is around 4 miles or less from the neighborhood, and so is The Bay Park, a newer public park that is still in phase two of development. It offers free events and programs, like yoga, concerts and kayak tours.
Firehouse Park is a family favorite in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood.
Bayfront Park is a large waterfront park with several attractions in Downtown Sarasota near Bayou Oaks.
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School choices and higher education in Sarasota County
Most students are zoned for Emma E. Booker Elementary, which receives a B-minus on Niche. However, some homes on the neighborhood's northern edge are zoned for A-rated Phillippi Shores Elementary Zone. Booker Middle has a grade of B and Booker High earns an A-minus. There are three magnet programs at BHS, including the Visual & Performing program. Sarasota County Schools offers controlled open enrollment through a lottery system, and families may opt for private and charter schools in the area. Ringling College of Art and Design, New College of Florida and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus are all close to the neighborhood.
Booker Middle School provides education in
North Sarasota and serves from Lido Key to Bayou Oaks.
Some Bayou Oaks residents are in the Phillippi Shores Elementary district.
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Local eateries and nearby shopping districts
Walmart, Dollar Tree and a handful of shops and restaurants are just off Tamiami Trail. "Sunnyside Cafe is excellent and open breakfast through dinner,” Vigar says. “It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but I was surprised by how on-point the food was. It's a hidden gem for sure.” Kyuramen x TBaar is a ramen bar with several locations throughout the country. To the east, University Parkway is a six-lane commercial corridor with mostly chain options. Downtown and the Rosemary District are nearby and have some local shopping and dining establishments. Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores is an arts district with museums and theaters.
Sunnyside is a down-home breakfast & lunch destination with healthy options in Bayou Oaks.
Kyuramen x TBaar serves delicious, unique and rich Japanese ramen in Bayou Oaks.
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Parks in this Area
North Water Tower Park
Firehouse Park Sarasota
Transit
Airport
Sarasota/Bradenton International
6 min drive
Bus
University Pkwy & Desoto Pl
Bus
N Tamiami Trl & Myrtle St
Bus
Old Bradenton Rd & 42nd St
Bus
N Tamiami Trl & 46th St
Bus
Old Bradenton Rd & 47th St
Bus
Old Bradenton Rd & 48th St
Bus
Us 41 & 47th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bayou Oaks
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bayou Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bayou Oaks, Sarasota sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bayou Oaks, Sarasota over the last 12 months is $319,495, down 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,789
Median Age
32
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,121
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,683
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
28.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
51.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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