Bradenton, FL vs Gastonia, NC
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
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Bradenton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 23.3). Gastonia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 105). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 67.9 (#1368) |
| Population | 57,076 | 83,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $279,555 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $58,047 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 23.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+25.0 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Gastonia 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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D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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