Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
28%
Bradenton, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,518
Population
63,615
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A vibrant and entertaining city on the riverbanks of Florida
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Situated along Florida's Gulf Coast, Bradenton combines coastal living with a strong sense of community. The 1.5-mile Bradenton Riverwalk serves as the heart of the city, offering a waterfront park along the Manatee River where residents gather for events and recreation. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,656, with prices showing a slight decrease of 0.55% over the past year. Housing options span across several neighborhoods, including the distinctive Village of the Arts district, where restored bungalows showcase local artists and galleries.
Bradenton residents enjoy both cultural attractions and outdoor recreation. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature anchors the downtown area, while nearby Anna Maria Island provides access to Gulf Coast beaches. Baseball fans can catch spring training games at LECOM Park, home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and outdoor enthusiasts often explore the De Soto National Memorial. The downtown district hosts regular community events, while neighborhoods like Point Pleasant and Ballard Park offer waterfront views. The city's economy includes major employers like Tropicana Products, which operates production facilities locally.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,915
Average: $71,676
Education
16,539
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,133
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bradenton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Bradenton, FL is $1,238 for a studio, $1,518 for one bedroom, $1,784 for two bedrooms, and $2,188 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bradenton has decreased by -5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,518/month
765 Sq Ft
House
$3,636/month
1,724 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,671/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,315/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bradenton, FL is 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bradenton is 0.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,238 - $2,188. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 10.9% less for utilities, and 1.5% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bradenton, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
B.D. Gullett Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,041 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
586 Students
Public
Grades K-5
37 Students
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
Public
Grades PK-8
870 Students
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Public
Grades 6-12
486 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
48 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
720 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,139 Students
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
Public
Grades PK-8
870 Students
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Public
Grades 6-12
486 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,501 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,612 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,938 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,592 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bishop Planetarium
- South Florida Museum
- Parker Manatee Aquarium
- Riverview Point Preserve
- Emerson Point Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
- St Pete-Clearwater International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.