At a Glance
Median Income
$79,167
$42,553 per capita
Home Value
$257,100
Zillow: $185,960
Violent Crime
871/100K
1,741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Braden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Braden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Braden residents earn a median household income of $79,167 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,553. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 962 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Braden is $257,100 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,960. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Braden reports 871 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 129% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,741/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Braden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braden has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population297
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,167
Per Capita$42,553
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,100
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$185,960
Housing Units139
Rent Burden15.4%
Crime
F
Violent871/100K
Property1,741/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation316 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Braden was founded in 1789.
The median home in Braden was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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