Bradenton, FL vs Reading, PA
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
Reading
74.9
#536 nationally
Reading leads in crime level (9.2 vs 12.3). Bradenton leads in median household income ($55,795 vs $42,852). Reading leads in cost of living index (88 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Reading, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 74.9 (#536) |
| Population | 57,076 | 94,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $268,328 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $42,852 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 72 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+12.2 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Reading 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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74.9 Score
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,328
Population
94,903
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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