Bradenton, FL vs Miami Beach, FL
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
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 12.3). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 138). Miami Beach leads in median household income ($65,116 vs $55,795).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 57,076 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 76 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Miami Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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