At a Glance
Median Income
$64,844
$30,956 per capita
Home Value
$161,300
Zillow: $247,809
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
18.4% smoking rate
How Fort Braden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Braden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Braden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Braden residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,956. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 908 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Braden is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,809. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
9.3% of adults in Fort Braden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Braden has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population886
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita$30,956
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,708M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$247,809
Housing Units345
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation126 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Braden was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.