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Bradenton Beach, Florida

city · Manatee County

At a glance

733
Population
$489,000
Median home value (all homes)
61% above U.S. median
$636,150
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,438/mo
Median rent
7% above U.S. median
$73,125
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
46.3 min
Average commute
95.9%
Homes with broadband
49.39%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing79% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost68% above
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 college7 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates98.7%
College graduates54.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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