Bradenton, FL vs Union City, NJ
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
Union City
67.3
#1446 nationally
Union City leads in crime level (7.4 vs 12.3). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 33.5 min). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Union City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 67.3 (#1446) |
| Population | 57,076 | 64,462 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $576,915 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $59,967 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 94 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Union City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.3 Score
Union City, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,915
Population
64,462
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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