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