Branford, FL

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Branford, FL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Branford Almanac

Branford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Branford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Branford High Schools (2004)

BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
405 NE REYNOLDS STREET
386-935-1231
Serves 675 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Branford Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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