What are the schools like in Bradenton, FL?

Bradenton is served primarily by MANATEE. The district operates 44 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Bradenton?

The median household income in Bradenton, FL is $55,795 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Bradenton, FL?

Bradenton has an average high temperature of 72.0°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches.

Bradenton, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bradenton, FL affordable or expensive?

Bradenton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bradenton is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $252,400 and the median rent is $1,367 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bradenton, FL?

Bradenton has a violent crime rate of 448.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1866.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bradenton, FL a Good Place to Live?

Bradenton is a mid-sized city of 55,795 in Florida, with a median household income of $55,795 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Bradenton stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bradenton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bradenton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.6

Bradenton's overall cost of living index is 103.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bradenton costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bradenton, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$252,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,367	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,795	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bradenton's violent crime rate is 448.7 per 100,000 residents — 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

448.7 /100k

Property Crime

1866.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bradenton is served primarily by MANATEE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bradenton, FL	National Avg
School District	MANATEE	—
Elementary Schools	44	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bradenton sees average highs of 72.0°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bradenton, FL
Average High — January	72.0°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bradenton, FL	National Avg
Population	55,795	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Samoset, FL 2 mi South Bradenton, FL 2 mi Samoset, FL 2 mi West Bradenton, FL 2 mi Palmetto, FL 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Bradenton

Bradenton, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

34208 34205 34209

Bradenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradenton, FL affordable or expensive?

Bradenton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bradenton roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $252,400 and median rent is $1,367/month.

What is the crime rate in Bradenton, FL?

Bradenton's violent crime rate is 448.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1866.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bradenton?

Public schools in Bradenton are operated by MANATEE. The district has 44 elementary, 12 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bradenton, FL a good place to live?

Bradenton, FL has a population of 55,795, a median household income of $55,795, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bradenton?

Bradenton averages 72.0°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bradenton?

Bradenton, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 34208, 34205, 34209.

What is the population of Bradenton?

The population of Bradenton, Florida is 55,795 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bradenton?

Key numbers for living in Bradenton: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $252,400, median household income $55,795, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bradenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.