Living in South Bradenton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Bradenton · Census data 2020–2024
South Bradenton has 25,990 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $48,315 (35% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $167,200, the median rent is $1,244/month.
South Bradenton at a glance
- Population
- 25,990
- Median age
- 45.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $48,315State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $167,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,244/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Bradenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in South Bradenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Bradenton the median home value is $167,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,244 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,499 a month in housing costs.
South Bradenton median household income
The median household income in South Bradenton is $48,315 and the income per person is $31,308. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Bradenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,013
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 22.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.21
South Bradenton demographics
- Population
- 25,990
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 11,620
- Foreign-born
- 21.5%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Bradenton ›
Education in South Bradenton
16.8% of adults 25 and older in South Bradenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Bradenton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
South Bradenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| West Samoset | 7,429 | $54,352 | $212,800 | $1,407 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| Samoset | 5,284 | $51,976 | $196,800 | $1,386 |
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| Whitfield | 4,261 | $98,348 | $470,500 | $2,113 |
| Palmetto | 13,588 | $62,621 | $313,400 | $1,366 |
| Cortez | 5,205 | $79,895 | $392,200 | $1,894 |
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What is the median household income in South Bradenton, FL?
The median household income in South Bradenton is $48,315, 35% 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 South Bradenton?
The median home value in South Bradenton is $167,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Bradenton?
The median gross rent in South Bradenton is $1,244 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is South Bradenton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in South Bradenton?
The median age in South Bradenton is 45.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Bradenton?
The average commute to work in South Bradenton is 25 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Bradenton?
The unemployment rate in South Bradenton is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Bradenton?
16.8% of adults in South Bradenton 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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