Living in Bronson, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bronson · Census data 2020–2024
Bronson has 1,600 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $61,923 (17% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $169,900, the median rent is $869/month.
Bronson at a glance
- Population
- 1,600
- Median age
- 31.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,923State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $169,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Bronson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bronson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bronson the median home value is $169,900, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,301 a month in housing costs.
Bronson median household income
The median household income in Bronson is $61,923 and the income per person is $31,938. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bronson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 642
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.77
Bronson demographics
- Population
- 1,600
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 578
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bronson ›
Education in Bronson
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Bronson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bronson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Bronson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson | 1,600 | $61,923 | $169,900 | $869 |
| East Bronson | 2,649 | $51,898 | $147,500 | — |
| Archer | 958 | $41,058 | $184,800 | $913 |
| Williston Highlands | 3,666 | $79,662 | $228,400 | $723 |
| Raleigh | 499 | $70,129 | — | $482 |
| Otter Creek | 142 | $63,295 | $30,800 | — |
| Williston | 3,154 | $61,111 | $252,700 | $969 |
| Newberry | 7,865 | $89,552 | $288,100 | $2,100 |
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Bronson, FL?
The median household income in Bronson is $61,923, 17% 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 Bronson?
The median home value in Bronson is $169,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bronson?
The median gross rent in Bronson is $869 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Bronson, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Bronson?
The median age in Bronson is 31.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bronson?
The average commute to work in Bronson is 26 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bronson?
The unemployment rate in Bronson is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bronson?
11.3% of adults in Bronson 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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