Bradenton, FL vs Dearborn Heights, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Dearborn Heights leads in cost of living index (92 vs 105). Dearborn Heights leads in median household income ($58,335 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Dearborn Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 76.8 (#307) |
| Population | 57,076 | 60,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $218,417 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $58,335 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+29.0 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Dearborn Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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C
76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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