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Living in
Bradfordville.
Bradfordville is an unincorporated community in Leon County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bradfordville
Bradfordville sits about 8 miles north of Tallahassee in Leon County, making it a bedroom community for people who want quieter suburban living while staying connected to the metro area's job market. The cost of living is genuinely reasonable compared to much of Florida—median home values hover around $383,300, and median household income is a solid $133,359, which means you're not stretching yourself thin to own here. About 61% of residents hold college degrees, and the unemployment rate is just 4.1%, suggesting a stable, educated community built around government and university work in Tallahassee.
Bradfordville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bradfordville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bradfordville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (12.9%), and 2.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
27.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.2%
of households
Married Couples
73.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bradfordville
In Bradfordville, rent runs 13% above the FL average, and home values are 7% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,020
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Bradfordville
Unemployment in Leon County, which includes Bradfordville, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Bradfordville: Leon County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Leon County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bradfordville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.3 min avg
How Bradfordville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bradfordville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)
Regional airport · few flights442k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Leon County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bradfordville, runs 37% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
452.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,442.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Leon County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Leon County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Leon County, which includes Bradfordville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $142,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $203.1M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.7M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $155,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Flash Flood | $286,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $700,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Leon County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Leon County, which includes Bradfordville, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Leon County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bradfordville has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 41°F | 4.41" |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 4.28" |
| Mar | 74°F | 49°F | 5.24" |
| Apr | 80°F | 54°F | 3.53" |
| May | 87°F | 63°F | 3.36" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 7.76" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 7.14" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.60" |
| Sep | 89°F | 70°F | 4.91" |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.24" |
| Nov | 73°F | 48°F | 3.10" |
| Dec | 66°F | 43°F | 4.24" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bradfordville
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bradfordville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Eastside Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.3 mi away · Tallahassee
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Tallahassee
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Tallahassee
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bradfordville
Bradfordville's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bradfordville (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 32,212 students · in-state tuition $5,656 · 83% graduate · median earnings $68,225 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 11,053 students · in-state tuition $2,622 · 39% graduate · median earnings $43,089 (10 yrs after entry)
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
10.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 7,582 students · in-state tuition $5,785 · 62% graduate · median earnings $52,104 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bradfordville
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Bradfordville
Northeast Branch Library
5513 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee
Cities Near Bradfordville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bradfordville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bradfordville FAQ
Is Bradfordville, Florida affordable?⌄
Bradfordville's median rent is $1,881/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $133,359/year. Median home value is $383,300.
Is Bradfordville, Florida safe?⌄
Bradfordville is policed by the Leon County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 453 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1442 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bradfordville, Florida?⌄
Leon County, which includes Bradfordville, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bradfordville, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Bradfordville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,881/month and median household income is $133,359/year. The median home value is $383,300. About 27% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bradfordville, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Bradfordville is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from