At a Glance
Median Income
$60,714
$28,126 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
Zillow: $300,291
Median Rent
$775/mo
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
19.1% smoking rate
How Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bronson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bronson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bronson residents earn a median household income of $60,714 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,126. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bronson is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,291. Median rent is $775/month, with 20.3% 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 1985.
Education
12.3% of adults in Bronson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bronson has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,455
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,714
Per Capita$28,126
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,660M
Avg Weekly Wage$839
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$775
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$300,291
Housing Units648
Rent Burden20.3%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,862/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation72 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bronson was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.