Bradenton, FL vs Dearborn, 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
78.4
#180 nationally
Dearborn leads in crime level (8.0 vs 12.3). Dearborn leads in median household income ($64,600 vs $55,795). Dearborn leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Dearborn, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 78.4 (#180) |
| Population | 57,076 | 105,811 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $253,490 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $64,600 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 |
| 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 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+
78.4 Score
Dearborn, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$253,490
Population
105,811
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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