Cost of Living in Bradfordville, FL

Population 19,548 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

125
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Bradfordville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $358,000. An unemployment rate of 2.1% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Bradfordville sits roughly 9 miles north of Tallahassee — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 30% higher than Tallahassee's $276,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 136

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bradfordville

The median home value in Bradfordville is $358,400 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,786/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $129,276/year is 73% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Bradfordville has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$358,400
18% above avg
Median Rent
$1,786/mo
36% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 91.1%
Renter-occupied 8.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,786
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,400/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.6%
Carpooled
5.4%
Work from home
21.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$129,276
73% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,091
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
56% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.6%
Graduate degree 23.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 41.7
Female median age 40.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
56.5%
Good air days/yr
124
Max AQI recorded
291
PM2.5 days
70
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bradfordville, FL?

Bradfordville has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bradfordville, FL?

The median gross rent in Bradfordville is $1,786 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bradfordville?

The median home value in Bradfordville is $358,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bradfordville?

The median household income in Bradfordville is $129,276 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bradfordville, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bradfordville is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Bradfordville, FL affordable?

Bradfordville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.

Bradfordville at a Glance

Population
19,548
Median Income
$129,276
Home Value
$358,400
Median Rent
$1,786/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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