Living in Bradenton Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bradenton Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Bradenton Beach has 733 residents with a median age of 70. The median household income is $73,125 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $489,000, the median rent is $1,438/month.
Bradenton Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bradenton Beach at a glance
- Population
- 733
- Median age
- 70State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $73,125State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $489,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.8%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Bradenton Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Bradenton Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bradenton Beach the median home value is $489,000, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,723 a month in housing costs.
Bradenton Beach median household income
The median household income in Bradenton Beach is $73,125 and the income per person is $72,240. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bradenton Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,864
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 75.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.58
75.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bradenton Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Bradenton Beach demographics
- Population
- 733
- Median age
- 70
- Under 18
- 4.2%
- 65 and older
- 65.2%
- Households
- 465
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bradenton Beach ›
Education in Bradenton Beach
54.8% of adults 25 and older in Bradenton Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bradenton Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 41.1%
- Drive alone
- 47.6%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Bradenton Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton Beach | 733 | $73,125 | $489,000 | $1,438 |
| Cortez | 5,205 | $79,895 | $392,200 | $1,894 |
| Holmes Beach | 3,047 | $88,333 | $681,000 | $1,771 |
| Anna Maria | 765 | $103,703 | $1,358,700 | — |
| Longboat Key | 7,539 | $158,030 | $1,022,100 | $3,501 |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
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What is the median household income in Bradenton Beach, FL?
The median household income in Bradenton Beach is $73,125, about the same as the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bradenton Beach?
The median home value in Bradenton Beach is $489,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bradenton Beach?
The median gross rent in Bradenton Beach is $1,438 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Bradenton Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Bradenton Beach?
The median age in Bradenton Beach is 70 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bradenton Beach?
The average commute to work in Bradenton Beach is 46 minutes; 41.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bradenton Beach?
The unemployment rate in Bradenton Beach is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bradenton Beach?
54.8% of adults in Bradenton Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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