Living in West Bradenton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bradenton · Census data 2020–2024
West Bradenton has 3,991 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $116,272 (56% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $425,100, the median rent is $1,858/month.
West Bradenton at a glance
- Population
- 3,991
- Median age
- 50.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $116,272State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $425,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,858/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Bradenton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in West Bradenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bradenton the median home value is $425,100, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,858 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,232 a month in housing costs.
West Bradenton median household income
The median household income in West Bradenton is $116,272 and the income per person is $51,732. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Bradenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,704
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.63
West Bradenton demographics
- Population
- 3,991
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 1,513
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bradenton ›
Education in West Bradenton
34.3% of adults 25 and older in West Bradenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bradenton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
West Bradenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bradenton | 3,991 | $116,272 | $425,100 | $1,858 |
| Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $309,400 | $1,618 |
| Palmetto | 13,588 | $62,621 | $313,400 | $1,366 |
| South Bradenton | 25,990 | $48,315 | $167,200 | $1,244 |
| Cortez | 5,205 | $79,895 | $392,200 | $1,894 |
| West Samoset | 7,429 | $54,352 | $212,800 | $1,407 |
| Memphis | 9,185 | $74,839 | $313,800 | $1,173 |
| Samoset | 5,284 | $51,976 | $196,800 | $1,386 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 18,131 | $44,958 | $181,400 | $1,506 |
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What is the median household income in West Bradenton, FL?
The median household income in West Bradenton is $116,272, 56% higher 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 West Bradenton?
The median home value in West Bradenton is $425,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Bradenton?
The median gross rent in West Bradenton is $1,858 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is West Bradenton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Bradenton?
The median age in West Bradenton is 50.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Bradenton?
The average commute to work in West Bradenton is 23 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bradenton?
The unemployment rate in West Bradenton is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bradenton?
34.3% of adults in West 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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