Living in Branford, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branford · Census data 2020–2024
Branford has 950 residents with a median age of 26.9. The median household income is $44,313 (41% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $157,100, the median rent is $901/month.
Branford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Branford at a glance
- Population
- 950
- Median age
- 26.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $44,313State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $157,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $901/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 49.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.8%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Branford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Branford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Branford the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $901 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,349 a month in housing costs.
Branford median household income
The median household income in Branford is $44,313 and the income per person is $30,489. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Branford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 386
- Owner-occupied
- 49.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.3%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.01
Branford demographics
- Population
- 950
- Median age
- 26.9
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 316
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branford ›
Education in Branford
4.8% of adults 25 and older in Branford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Branford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 96.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Branford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branford | 950 | $44,313 | $157,100 | $901 |
| Fort White | 531 | $53,750 | $220,800 | $943 |
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | $171,800 | $963 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | $333,800 | — |
| Mayo | 1,147 | $54,375 | $166,300 | — |
| High Springs | 6,544 | $94,421 | $320,700 | $1,878 |
| Lake City | 12,515 | $56,472 | $184,900 | $1,040 |
| Live Oak | 6,985 | $59,375 | $160,300 | $903 |
| Five Points | 1,097 | $63,207 | — | $1,119 |
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What is the median household income in Branford, FL?
The median household income in Branford is $44,313, 41% lower than 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 Branford?
The median home value in Branford is $157,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Branford?
The median gross rent in Branford is $901 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Branford, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Branford?
The median age in Branford is 26.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Branford?
The average commute to work in Branford is 38 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Branford?
The unemployment rate in Branford is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Branford?
4.8% of adults in Branford 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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