At a Glance
Median Income
$60,964
$35,024 per capita
Home Value
$282,500
Zillow: $349,029
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
612/100K
2,508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Bradenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bradenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bradenton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bradenton residents earn a median household income of $60,964 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,024. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 is $282,500 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,029. Median rent is $1,475/month, with 35.9% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Bradenton reports 612 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,508/100K. The murder rate is 10.2/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Bradenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bradenton has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population56,289
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density3,923/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,964
Per Capita$35,024
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A
Home Value$282,500
Rent$1,475
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$349,029
Housing Units28,187
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent612/100K
Property2,508/100K
Murder10.2/100K
Assault468/100K
Burglary347/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Bradenton was founded in 1842.
The median home in Bradenton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% 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.
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