Florida · Metropolitan Area
Bradenton Beach is a small town in Florida with a population of 777. Residents earn $72,891 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bradenton Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Bradenton Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bradenton Beach is $72,891, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bradenton Beach is $469,300, making it a premium housing market at 66% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,336 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Bradenton Beach is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,066 per 100,000, 46% below the national average.
Bradenton Beach is a highly educated community — 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bradenton Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,891 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $72,681 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,916 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,624 |
| County GDP | $26,348M |
| Restaurants | 773 |
| Healthcare | 1,127 |
| Retail | 1,394 |
| Manufacturing | 303 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,900 |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |
| Census Median | $469,300 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $647,829 |
| Median List Price | $2,022,500 |
| Median List Price | $2,022,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $721 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.8% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 55 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,336 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,900 |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,127 |
| Total Violent | 163.9/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 163.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,065.6/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 163.9/100K |
| Theft | 819.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 82.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.1 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4617°N, 82.6965°W |
| County FIPS | 12081 |
Winner: Republican by 23.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.8% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,494/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.6% |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,127 |
| Restaurants | 773 |
| Retail Stores | 1,394 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 64 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.9% |
| Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |