Bedford, TX 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 12.3). Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Bradenton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 64.3 (#1699) |
| Population | 48,370 | 57,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $354,291 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $55,795 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Bedford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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