At a Glance
Median Income
$72,891
$72,681 per capita
Home Value
$469,300
Zillow: $647,829
Median Rent
$1,336/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,625/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Bradenton Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bradenton Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bradenton Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bradenton Beach residents earn a median household income of $72,891 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,681. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,624 business establishments, including 773 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bradenton Beach is $469,300 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,829. Median rent is $1,336/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Bradenton Beach reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,625/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.8% of adults in Bradenton Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bradenton Beach has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population777
Median Age68.9 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,891
Per Capita$72,681
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
B
Home Value$469,300
Rent$1,336
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$647,829
Housing Units1,872
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,625/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary232/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Bradenton Beach was founded in 1892.
The median home in Bradenton Beach was built in 1973.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 773 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.