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Bradenton beach, FL — ZIP 34217

Population: 3,676 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 34217 (Bradenton beach, FL) is $865,587 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.52M after a median 76 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$865,587

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$865,587
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-18.6%
5-year appreciation
+7.7%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$1.20M
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.52M
Median list price
$1.90M
Median price per sqft
$779
1-year sale-price change
+28.4%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
231
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
138 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,730/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,260/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JJ Seifert Machine (19 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
338
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
318
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,089
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,796

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (4 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Thomson Airfield (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CENTERSTONE OF FLORIDA, SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
96
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,834 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
33.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,334
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
127,788
Average weekly wage
$1,109
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,630

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 34217State medianUS median
Median home value$865,587$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$1.52M$359,990$325,000
Median days on market76 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,334$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 34217?
$865,587.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34217?
$1.52M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34217?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34217?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,110/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34217?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 34217 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34217?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34217?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34217?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34217?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 34217 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34217?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34217?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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