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Bradenton, Florida

city · Manatee County

At a glance

57,014
Population
$309,400
Median home value (all homes)
2% above U.S. median
$354,291
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,618/mo
Median rent
20% above U.S. median
$60,822
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
25.2 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
61.94%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing20% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities10% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost8% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates88.3%
College graduates28.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation
The Bradenton Area EDC is an economic development organization that aims to accelerate growth on Florida's west coast by providing resources, programs, and connections to help businesses start, expand, or relocate in the Bradenton Area.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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