Population
Elyria
52,833
South Bradenton
25,585
Median Income
Elyria
$53,204
South Bradenton
$47,914
Home Value
Elyria
$142,800
South Bradenton
$149,600
Rent
Elyria
$859
South Bradenton
$1,230
Crime Rate
Elyria
2.91
South Bradenton
N/A
Cost of Living
Elyria
88.9
South Bradenton
93.9
Avg Temp
Elyria
N/A
South Bradenton
N/A
Unemployment
Elyria
5.5%
South Bradenton
6.3%
How Similar Are Elyria & South Bradenton?
South Bradenton is Elyria's #22 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Elyria
52,833
South Bradenton
25,585
Elyria (52,833) is about 2.1x larger than South Bradenton (25,585).
Political Leaning
Elyria
52.4%
South Bradenton
61.4%
Both cities lean Republican, but South Bradenton has a stronger Republican lean (15% difference).
Unemployment
Elyria
5.5%
South Bradenton
6.3%
South Bradenton has a 13% higher unemployment than Elyria.
Median Income
Elyria
$53,204
South Bradenton
$47,914
Both cities have similar median income — just a 10% difference.
Home Values
Elyria
$142,800
South Bradenton
$149,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 5% difference.
Education
Elyria
11.5%
South Bradenton
13.1%
South Bradenton has a 12% higher education than Elyria.
Demographics
Elyria
71.3%
South Bradenton
67.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Elyria
88.9
South Bradenton
93.9
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Elyria and South Bradenton share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Elyria
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South Bradenton
Elyria leads in 5 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Elyria leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDElyria has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,058 vs $1,686 in South Bradenton (37% lower). Elyria has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,279 vs $1,958 in South Bradenton (35% lower). Elyria scores 89.0 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 107.4 in South Bradenton.
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Housing Market — Elyria leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElyria has a single-family homes of 68.8% compared to 29.1% in South Bradenton. South Bradenton has a median property tax of $1,012 vs $2,119 in Elyria (109% lower). Elyria has a vacancy rate of 9.3% compared to 24.3% in South Bradenton.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Elyria leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElyria: 26,367 vs South Bradenton: 12,605 for labor force. Elyria has a work from home of 5.4% compared to 3.3% in South Bradenton. Elyria has a unemployment rate of 5.5% compared to 6.3% in South Bradenton.
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Government Sector
Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — South Bradenton leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSouth Bradenton has a high school diploma or higher of 41.0% compared to 35.8% in Elyria. South Bradenton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 13.1% compared to 11.5% in Elyria.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSElyria has a population of 52,833, about 2.1x the size of South Bradenton (25,585). Elyria skews younger with a median age of 39.6 vs 45.5.
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Elyria
South Bradenton
Healthcare — Elyria leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareElyria: 4.0 vs South Bradenton: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Elyria leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Bradenton has a bicycle of 1.0% compared to 0.1% in Elyria. South Bradenton has a public transit of 3.1% compared to 0.3% in Elyria. Elyria has a work from home of 5.4% compared to 3.3% in South Bradenton.
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