Athens, AL vs Bradenton, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 12.3). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 105). Athens leads in median household income ($57,444 vs $55,795).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Bradenton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 64.3 (#1699) |
| Population | 30,904 | 57,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $354,291 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $55,795 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Athens has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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