Bradenton, FL vs DeSoto, TX
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
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $55,795). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 12.3). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 57,076 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that DeSoto 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-
70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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