Lush and tropical, Bradenton is located on the West Coast of Florida nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the almost 62 miles of sugar white sand beaches and azure waters of the Gulf for swimming, fishing and just plain taking it easy.
Picturesque villages and resort communities dot the barrier islands of Anna Marie Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key which fringe the coastline of Bradenton. On the mainland are bright cityscapes, modern family oriented developments, golf and country club communities and waterfront communities for the boating enthusiasts.
The diverse choice in lifestyle and housing type attests to the vitality of the Bradenton area that continues to draw people from all walks of life, whether young families, corporate executives or retirees.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $160,956
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $206,366; Detached houses: $221,170; Townhouses or other attached units: $210,232; In 2-unit structures: $184,712; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $225,926; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $209,114; Mobile homes: $59,007; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $140,147
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 53,973. Bradenton covers 12.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 25 feet above sea level. Area code: 941
Weather
Bradenton, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 50.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Bradenton is 54.12 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 9.43 Inches.
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