55 + Senior Apartments near Bradenton, FL

Cost of Living

The total cost of living can be the motivating factor in determining what location fits best. The rent burden for Bradenton is about 16.4% of the average monthly income. Monthly, the median rent in Bradenton is $727 per month and the median value of a home in Bradenton costs around $147,914.

Demographics and Values

Based on gender, 46.6% are male and 53.4% are female. The median age of Bradenton is 43 years old. The current population of Bradenton consists of 56,508 people. Bradenton has a population density of 1,512 people per square mile. Racially, the population of Bradenton is 76.6% white, 2.0% other or not specified, 18.7% black, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% mixed race, and 16.1% Hispanic. Out of the total population of Bradenton, 10.0% consider themselves widows, 53.1% participate in the labor force, 16.6% have some form of disability, and 18.4% do not have health insurance. Of the population of Bradenton 21.6% have a college degree, 7.2% have a graduate degree, and 35.3% have a high-school diploma. In Bradenton, 9.9% of the citizens are veterans.

State Information

An overview of Florida

In total, Florida has 218 general hospitals and 108 health centers that provide care for 21,626,797 citizens. St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Jupiter Medical Center are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Florida is ranked 13th in quality of life and 29th in healthcare. Based on natural beauty, Florida ranks 21st in the nation. In terms of resources, Florida has a cost of living index of 98.9, a grocery index rating of 104.0, and a housing index rating of 95.4. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.

Social demographics of the state

The state of Florida ranks 8th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religious values, 35% of Florida's population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 15,611 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-3%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-24%, Mainline Protestant-14%, and Historically Black Protestant-8%. In Florida there are 290 masonic lodges. In Florida, 34% of the population is over the age of 55.The median age in the state is 42. During the latest presidential election, 49% voted for the Republican candidate while 48% voted for the Democratic candidate.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for Florida is around 75%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 78% in the month of September. The average air quality index rating in Florida is 37.0 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of April with a rating of 47.9 AQI. On average, the state receives 4.54 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of June at around 11.50 inches. During the winter, the average temperature in Florida drops to around 60F. The average high winter temperature is around 79F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 36F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 82F.The average high summer temperature is around 95F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 66F in the month of June. While residents of Florida mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Florida can include hurricanes and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Florida

The state of Florida has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of southern magnolia, blackjack, a wide variety of palms, and water oak. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the wild hog, the pelicans, the herons, or the fox squirrels. The state animal of Florida is the Florida panther.