Bradford, RI

Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Washington County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,437 Population 790/sq mi density
$108,295 Median Income $39,096 per capita
$387,100 Home Value $436,703 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$108,295 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$387,100 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradford, RI

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,295
44% above
$39,096 per capita
Home Value
$387,100
37% above
Zillow: $436,703
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
22% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bradford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
144%
Home Value
137%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradford residents earn a median household income of $108,295 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,096. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradford is $387,100 , 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,703. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

41.2% of adults in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,437
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density790/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,295
Per Capita$39,096
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

A+
Home Value$387,100
Rent
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$436,703
Housing Units517
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,474/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation65 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score7.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradford was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.