At a Glance
Median Income
$47,914
$30,055 per capita
Home Value
$149,600
Zillow: $349,029
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
17.4% smoking rate
How South Bradenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Bradenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Bradenton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Bradenton residents earn a median household income of $47,914 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,055. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% 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 South Bradenton is $149,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,029. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 33.0% 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 1976.
Education
17.4% of adults in South Bradenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Bradenton has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,585
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density5,686/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,914
Per Capita$30,055
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$26,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,600
Rent$1,230
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$349,029
Housing Units14,538
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation25 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in South Bradenton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
21.9% 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.