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Braden River, FL — ZIP 34203

Population: 40,618 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 34203 (Braden River, FL) is $370,198 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,451/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$370,198

Typical home value

-3.8%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$370,198
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
-13.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.5%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$434,224
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,000
Median list price
$385,950
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
+3.3%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
146
For-sale inventory
203
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
172
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
80 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,451/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,749/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,188/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,775/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,309/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
Schools include
TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MANATEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ONECO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY, ACCESS TO EDUCATION

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
202
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JJ Seifert Machine (16.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,622
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,111

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (10 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH BAYFRONT HOSPITAL, JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
168
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,834 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
17.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,357
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
132,619
Average weekly wage
$1,209
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,015

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 34203State medianUS median
Typical home value$370,198$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$395,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market47 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,451/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,357$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 34203?
$370,198.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 34203?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 34203?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 34203?
Typical rent: $2,451/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 34203?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 34203 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 34203. 202 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 34203?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 34203?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 34203?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 34203?
10 schools (6 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 34203 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 34203?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 34203?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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