Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Fort Braden, FL
Explore Fort Braden and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.9 / 10
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Fort Braden at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population917
Median Household Income$80,272
Median Home Value$164,000
Median Gross Rent$1,034
Median Age53.8
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home4.9%
Homeownership80.6%
Housing Vacancy6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Fort Braden is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Fort Braden and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Fort Braden
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$164,000
Median Gross Rent$1,034
Homeownership80.6%
Housing Vacancy6.9%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Fort Braden, FL
Median Household Income$80,272
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home4.9%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Fort Braden and how households are structured
Population917
Median Age53.8
Average Household Size2.3
Fort Braden is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Fort Braden
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Fort Braden point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.3°F
Average Winter Low39.8°F
Annual Rainfall59.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Fort Braden
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Fort Braden is located in Leon County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Leon County.
County Intelligence
Fort Braden & Leon County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Fort Braden is located in Leon County, Florida.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Fort Braden.
Current NarrowTheList data for Fort Braden shows a population of about 917. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Leon County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Fort Braden.
For someone considering a move to Fort Braden, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.