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Is Bradenton a Good Place to Live? Bradenton, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Bradenton ranks #921 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #382 of 524 smaller cities and #46 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-0.5%, #393 of 468) and low household income ($60,822, #434 of 524).
Bradenton by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Bradenton's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Bradenton?
Bradenton's cost of living index is 102.4, 2% above the US level of 100 and #810 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,618/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $352,501, 6% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Bradenton | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 102.4#810 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $352,501#522 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,782/mo#569 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $309,400#556 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,618/mo#801 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.1x#864 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 31.9%#1276 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Bradenton housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Bradenton is in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Bradenton safe?
Bradenton recorded 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 7% above the US rate of 373 and 4% above Florida's 384. That ranks #718 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #319 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bradenton Police Department. Property crime runs 1,507 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Bradenton | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 400#718 of 1,083 | 384 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,507#483 of 1,083 | 1,954 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Bradenton?
The median household in Bradenton earns $60,822, 21% below the US figure of $76,827 and 15% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 4.3% (US 4.2%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Bradenton | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $60,822#1027 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.3%#615 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 14.8%#851 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.5%#952 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Bradenton?
The median resident of Bradenton is 47.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 28.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #861 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Bradenton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 47.8 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 28.3%#861 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 56% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Bradenton's schools and health?
Bradenton's 15 public schools graduate 86% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 15.9 students per teacher and $11,381 spent per pupil. 34.3% of adults are obese and 14.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Bradenton | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 86%#647 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.9#617 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $11,381#1028 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 34.3%#719 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 14.9%#1160 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.8%#585 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 17.2%#1153 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,804 students are enrolled in Bradenton's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Bradenton?
The average commute in Bradenton is 25.2 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.2% of workers take transit and 11.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Bradenton scores 13.4 of 20 (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.8°F and winters 64.1°F, with 49.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Bradenton | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.2 min#793 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 6.8%#808 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 71.6% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 13.4#260 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.5 | 52.3 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 74.9 | 54.6 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 78.2 | 58.1 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 82.5 | 62.7 | 2.5 |
| May | 87.5 | 68.2 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 90 | 73.6 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 91.1 | 75.2 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 91.5 | 75.3 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 90.2 | 74.1 | 6 |
| Oct | 86.3 | 68.3 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 80 | 60.1 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 75.2 | 55.2 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Sarasota Bradenton Airport.
| Measure | Bradenton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 74.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 82.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 64.1°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 49.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Sarasota Bradenton Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Bradenton?
Manatee County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 91% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Manatee County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.32% of building value, higher than 90% of US counties.
| Measure | Bradenton | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 36#161 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.32%#1129 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Manatee County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Manatee County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.18% | 93% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.02% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0015% | 63% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0088% | 50% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.066% | 30% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Bradenton compare with similar-size cities?
Bradenton is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #382 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 57,014.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton, FLPop. 57,014 | #921 | 51.4 | $60,822 | $1,618/mo | 400 | 25.2 min |
| Kettering, OHPop. 57,206 | #313 | 61.8 | $74,681 | $1,051/mo | 86 | 20.3 min |
| Marana, AZPop. 56,938 | #157 | 65.9 | $112,606 | $1,818/mo | 61 | 27.7 min |
| Bartlett, TNPop. 56,876 | #445 | 59.1 | $102,070 | $1,638/mo | 262 | 24.4 min |
| Oak Lawn, ILPop. 56,861 | #318 | 61.7 | $83,911 | $1,335/mo | 73 | 30.8 min |
| Albany, ORPop. 56,839 | #866 | 52.2 | $78,114 | $1,372/mo | 164 | 21 min |
| Kyle, TXPop. 56,823 | #366 | 60.7 | $90,323 | $1,752/mo | 135 | 36.4 min |
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #168 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 | 21.3 min |
| Highland, CAPop. 56,675 | #1075 | 48.4 | $77,120 | $1,629/mo | 490 | 30.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Bradenton compare with the rest of Florida?
Bradenton ranks #46 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 51.4 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 15% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 4% above the statewide rate. Homes are 6% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Davie, FLPop. 108,346 | … #42 | 51.6 | $87,250 | $2,066/mo | part year |
| Fort Myers, FLPop. 95,051 | #43 | 51.5 | $63,732 | $1,580/mo | 444 |
| Homestead, FLPop. 82,807 | #44 | 51.4 | $65,423 | $1,674/mo | 442 |
| Port Orange, FLPop. 64,767 | #45 | 51.4 | $74,426 | $1,634/mo | part year |
| Bradenton, FLPop. 57,014 | #46 | 51.4 | $60,822 | $1,618/mo | 400 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLPop. 185,604 | #47 | 51.2 | $83,130 | $1,854/mo | 673 |
| Winter Haven, FLPop. 55,200 | #48 | 51.2 | $59,648 | $1,246/mo | 269 |
| Sunrise, FLPop. 97,918 | #49 | 51.0 | $77,652 | $2,140/mo | part year |
| Jacksonville, FLPop. 977,670 | #50 | 50.9 | $69,872 | $1,465/mo | 519 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Bradenton among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Bradenton's score calculated?
Bradenton scores 51.4 out of 100, #921 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Bradenton. Similar-size median 55.5.
44.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Bradenton's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
70.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Bradenton. Similar-size median 58.9.
47.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Bradenton's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
50.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Bradenton's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
63.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Bradenton. Similar-size median 56.1.
39.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Bradenton. Similar-size median 42.4.
35.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Bradenton. Similar-size median 50.0.
46.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Bradenton's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
65.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
39.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Bradenton's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Bradenton has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Bradenton
Is Bradenton, FL a good place to live?
Bradenton ranks #921 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #382 of 524 smaller cities and #46 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on a shrinking population (-0.5%, #393 of 468) and low household income ($60,822, #434 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Bradenton?
Bradenton's cost of living index is 102.4, 2% above the US level of 100 and #810 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,618/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $352,501, 6% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
What is the crime rate in Bradenton?
Bradenton recorded 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 7% above the US rate of 373 and 4% above Florida's 384. That ranks #718 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #319 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bradenton Police Department. Property crime runs 1,507 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Bradenton?
The median household in Bradenton earns $60,822, 21% below the US figure of $76,827 and 15% below Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 4.3% (US 4.2%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Bradenton?
Median rent in Bradenton is $1,618/mo (Census), #801 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,782/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 31.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Bradenton?
Zillow's typical home value in Bradenton is $352,501, down 3.2% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $309,400.
How are the public schools in Bradenton?
Bradenton's 15 public schools graduate 86% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 15.9 students per teacher and $11,381 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Bradenton?
The average commute is 25.2 minutes, #793 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 6.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Bradenton?
Bradenton averages 74.1°F over the year, 82.8°F in summer and 64.1°F in winter, with 49.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Bradenton walkable?
Bradenton scores 13.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Bradenton at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Manatee County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.32% of building value, higher than 90% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Bradenton?
Manatee County's air had a median air quality index of 36, and 91% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Bradenton?
Bradenton has 57,014 residents. The median resident of Bradenton is 47.8 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 28.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #861 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Bradenton compare with the rest of Florida?
Bradenton ranks #46 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 51.4 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 15% below the Florida median. Violent crime is 4% above the statewide rate. Homes are 6% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Bradenton?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Bradenton's population of 57,014 are Kettering, OH (#313 overall), Marana, AZ (#157 overall), Bartlett, TN (#445 overall), Oak Lawn, IL (#318 overall), and Albany, OR (#866 overall). Bradenton is #921.