The Town FilesSouth Bradenton, Florida
Community in Manatee County · population 26,858 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,200
- Household income
- $48,315
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 86
- Median age
- 45.6
South Bradenton is a community of 26,858 people in Manatee County, Florida. The median home is worth $167,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 94% of Florida towns, more walkable than 92% of Florida towns.
How South Bradenton ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Bradenton is worth $167,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $48,315, which is more affordable than 82% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,244 a month. 55.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Bradenton | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,244 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $48,315 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 55.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.6% | — |
Who lives in South Bradenton
| People | South Bradenton | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in South Bradenton
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 52.3°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
86 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Bradenton since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 31, 1958 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 27, 1969.
Severe weather in Manatee County since 1996
Manatee County has been included in 50 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Manatee County
Manatee County had 143,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,844 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in South Bradenton itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Towns near South Bradenton
- West Samoset, FL1.9 mi · 6,482 people · home $212,800
- Bayshore Gardens, FL1.9 mi · 19,904 people · home $181,400
- Bradenton, FL2.1 mi · 55,698 people · home $309,400
- Samoset, FL2.8 mi · 4,146 people · home $196,800
- West Bradenton, FL3.3 mi · 4,247 people · home $425,100
- Whitfield, FL3.6 mi · 2,989 people · home $470,500
- Palmetto, FL4.5 mi · 13,323 people · home $313,400
- Cortez, FL5.2 mi · 4,121 people · home $392,200
South Bradenton questions
Is South Bradenton, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Bradenton scores better for retirees than 15% of Florida towns and quieter than 18%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in South Bradenton?
The median owner-occupied home in South Bradenton is valued at $167,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,315, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,244 a month.
What is the weather like in South Bradenton?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 52.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does South Bradenton get tornadoes?
86 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Bradenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 31, 1958. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)