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Best Places to Live in Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area, Florida

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Population:710,060
Pop. Change:20%
State: Florida
Metro Area:Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area
County:Sarasota, Manatee, ... 2 more
City:North Port, Bradenton, ... 41 more
Zip Code:34221, 34208, ... 41 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metro Area

As of 2011, Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area's population is 710,060 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 20.41 percent.

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The median home cost in Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area is $180,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -7.83 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area's cost of living is 0.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area public schools spend $5,077 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 17.2 students per teacher in Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area is 10.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.60 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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