Bradley Junction, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
772 Population 366/sq mi density
$44,911 Median Income $22,007 per capita
$152,600 Home Value $286,220 Zillow
$1,045 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,911 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$152,600 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradley Junction, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,911
40% below
$22,007 per capita
Home Value
$152,600
46% below
Zillow: $286,220
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
10% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.0%
97% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

How Bradley Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
54%
Rent
90%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradley Junction 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

Bradley Junction residents earn a median household income of $44,911 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,007. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradley Junction is $152,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,220. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 19.8% 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 1967.

Education

1.0% of adults in Bradley Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradley Junction has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population772
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,911
Per Capita$22,007
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,600
Rent$1,045
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$286,220
Housing Units275
Rent Burden19.8%

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation135 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute44 min
Broadband47.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradley Junction was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.