North Port Sarasota metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Bradenton, FL
About Bradenton
Bradenton is the Manatee County seat on the south bank of the Manatee River, a working waterfront city of about 56,000 residents (2020 census) with a revived downtown. The Bradenton Riverwalk, the Village of the Arts, and the Pittsburgh Pirates' spring-training home at LECOM Park anchor local life, and housing runs from historic bungalows and riverfront condos to sprawling suburban subdivisions east of I-75.
Home prices in Bradenton
The median listing price in Bradenton is $400,000.
Top places in Bradenton
- Bradenton Riverwalk
- Village of the Arts
- LECOM Park
- De Soto National Memorial
- South Florida Museum / Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
- Manatee Village Historical Park
- Robinson Preserve
- McKechnie Field area restaurants along 9th Street West.
Commuting from Bradenton
- Approximate drive to downtown Sarasota: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; US-41/Tamiami Trail or I-75 south).
Schools in Bradenton
Public schools: School District of Manatee County. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bradenton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bradenton, FL?
The median listing price in Bradenton is $400,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Bradenton, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Sarasota: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; US-41/Tamiami Trail or I-75 south). - Which school district serves Bradenton, FL?
Bradenton is served by School District of Manatee County. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.