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Branford, FL


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Branford, Florida

Branford, Florida, in Suwannee county, is 42 miles NW of Gainesville, Florida (center to center) and 80 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 695 people in the town.

The People and Families of Branford

In Branford, about 45% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Branford. The kids here are young and many. In the town, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Branford isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Branford had a median family income of $31,705.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,050) in Branford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Branford Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Branford is owner-occupied. The town is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Branford.

Commuting

In Branford, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Branford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBranford Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBranford Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Branford Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Branford, FL

Comparing Branford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work41
Short Commute Times34
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built62
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