BranfordMill1870s, 1870s
Branford’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 335 in 1890, a low of 26 in 1910, 711 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1870 and a map from 1968 on.
- 1882Branford is settled
BranfordFL
A town of 780, settled in 1882.
Photo: Excel23 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
780
2025 Census estimate · +9.2% since 2020
Typical home
$265K
+1% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
26.9
years
Jobs based here
444
A job hub
Is Branford a good place to live?
Branford’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, against 27 minutes in Florida’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 4 of the 639 Florida towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Branford. 11% of the land in Branford is conserved, against 3% in Florida’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Branford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Branford stand out
Where Branford beats most towns.
Small town
780 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Branford: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Branford, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBranford WTP water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers68% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Branford’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSuwannee Supervisor of ElectionsSuwannee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2023
ZIP code3200832008 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Branford.
Schools
The schools Branford’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Suwannee school district. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Branford High School, with 799 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branford High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 799 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
A job hub: Branford has 1.8 jobs for every working resident and draws in 422 commuters
Most working residents leave Branford for work: only 9% work in town. Branford’s median household income is $44,000. Jobs based in Branford grew to 444 in 2023, 106 more than in 2013.
9%work in town
| Branford | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 8.8% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Branford9%
Live Oak12%
Lake City12%
Gainesville4%
Jacksonville3%
25 mi
median commute distance
444
jobs based in Branford
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Branford faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities. Since 1984, 24 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Branford.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCold waves
24
paid flood claims since 1984
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Branford are worth about $265K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Branford home is worth about $265,000, up 1% in a year, 29% below the Florida typical home. 50% of households own their home in Branford.
$265KZillow home value
| Branford | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 50% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $901 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Branford$265K
Florida$375K
+1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Branford
Branford has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Branford is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–68°
Spring55–81°
Summer71–91°
Fall59–82°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
10.9%conserved
10.9%
conserved · 79 of 723 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ivey Memorial Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
How healthy Branford is
Branford beats the Florida average on 0 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 43% of Branford adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Branford | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Florida
0 better11 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Branford | FL |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.9% | 12.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 7.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.4% | 12.7% |
VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Lake City
23 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Branford
18pages on Branford
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Branford; the nearest are
Florida Gateway CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Lake City25.9 mi$3,100 in-state tuitionWiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Valdosta, GA69 mi$3,480 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Branford residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
A job hub
Every workday, about 422 people come to Branford for work
Where Branford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
444jobs based in Branford
9%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Branford
Town in Florida, United States
Branford is a town in Suwannee County, Florida, United States. The population was 711 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- ZIP code
- 32008
- Area code
- 386
Questions about Branford
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Branford, FL a good place to live?
Branford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.