Living in Bradenton, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Bradenton. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 1,735
Bradenton at a Glance
Median Home Value
$216,600
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,656
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
6.1 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
36/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$60,227
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 35
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 81.00
Population
1,735
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$216,600
Median Rent
$1,656
Median Income
$60,227
Affordability Index
110
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
23% below nat'l avg
42% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
6.1 per 1K
Property Crime
19.1 per 1K
69% above nat'l avg
Near nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
36/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
49/100
25% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
49
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
35 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
6.7%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
17% below nat'l avg
81% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
47
Elementary
24
Middle
7
High School
7
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