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Living in
South Bradenton.
South Bradenton is an unincorporated community in Manatee County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in South Bradenton
Living in South Bradenton means settling into a quieter corner of Florida's Gulf Coast without the constant tourism buzz of Sarasota. It's an older, more established community—the median age is in the mid-40s, and you'll notice that stability in both the neighborhood character and the pace of life. The area has grown modestly, and it maintains a fully urban feel despite being unincorporated.
South Bradenton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Foreign-Born
21.5%
Broadband Internet
84.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in South Bradenton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Bradenton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (20.4%), and 23.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.1%
of residents
65 and Older
23.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.8%
of households
Married Couples
31.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 25% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in South Bradenton
In South Bradenton, rent runs 25% below the FL average, and home values are 53% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,090
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
22.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in South Bradenton
Unemployment in Manatee County, which includes South Bradenton, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
South Bradenton: Manatee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Manatee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What South Bradenton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.8 min avg
How South Bradenton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Bradenton, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 35 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M 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 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in the area policed by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, which covers South Bradenton, runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
447.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,323.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,955 national, 2020)
Policed by Manatee County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Manatee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Manatee County, which includes South Bradenton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Lightning | $160,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Tropical Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 13 | Hail | $1000.4M |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.8M |
| 2019 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Wildfire | $330,000 |
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
Manatee County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Manatee County, which includes South Bradenton, is typically good — 332 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
332
per year
Moderate Days
33
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Manatee County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
South Bradenton has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 52°F | 2.79" |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.92" |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.85" |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.46" |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.58" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.39" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 9.11" |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.00" |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.76" |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.81" |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Bradenton
Uninsured
23.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Bradenton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 1.8 mi away · Bradenton
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Bradenton
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Bradenton
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.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Bradenton
South Bradenton's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Bradenton (within 15 miles)
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
1.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,379 students · in-state tuition $2,540 · 35% graduate · median earnings $45,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Ringling College of Art and Design
7.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,662 students · in-state tuition $60,170 · 74% graduate · median earnings $55,053 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 843 students · in-state tuition $6,916 · 66% graduate · median earnings $53,164 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Sarasota
11.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 574 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · median earnings $69,188 (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 & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Bradenton
South Bradenton has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
6 mi awayCities Near South Bradenton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to South Bradenton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
South Bradenton FAQ
Is South Bradenton, Florida affordable?⌄
South Bradenton's median rent is $1,244/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,315/year. Median home value is $167,200.
Is South Bradenton, Florida safe?⌄
South Bradenton is policed by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 448 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is close to the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1324 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Bradenton, Florida?⌄
Manatee County, which includes South Bradenton, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Bradenton, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in South Bradenton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,244/month and median household income is $48,315/year. The median home value is $167,200. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Bradenton, Florida?⌄
The average commute in South Bradenton is 25 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