The Town FilesBronson, Florida
Town in Levy County · population 1,140 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,900
- Household income
- $61,923
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 31.1
Bronson is a town of 1,140 people in Levy County, Florida. The median home is worth $169,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 83% of Florida towns.
How Bronson ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bronson is worth $169,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $61,923, which is more affordable than 94% of Florida towns. Median rent is $869 a month. 59.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bronson | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $869 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $61,923 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Bronson
| People | Bronson | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Bronson
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 44.1°F. About 57.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bronson since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 30, 1993 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 15, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Levy County since 1996
Levy County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| April 23, 2026 | Fire | FM-5632: Cow Creek Fire |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Levy County
Levy County had 9,153 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,623 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Bronson itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Bronson
3 public schools with 1,129 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 606 | 18.4 |
| BRONSON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 523 | 20.1 |
| JAIL SERVICES | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Bronson
- East Bronson, FL3.0 mi · 2,025 people · home $147,500
- Archer, FL9.9 mi · 1,140 people · home $184,800
- Williston Highlands, FL10.1 mi · 2,591 people · home $228,400
- Williston, FL12.4 mi · 2,976 people · home $252,700
- Newberry, FL13.8 mi · 7,342 people · home $288,100
- East Williston, FL14.0 mi · 780 people · home —
- Chiefland, FL14.0 mi · 2,316 people · home $167,700
- Trenton, FL15.3 mi · 2,015 people · home $183,500
Bronson questions
Is Bronson, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bronson scores better for retirees than 48% of Florida towns and quieter than 83%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Bronson?
The median owner-occupied home in Bronson is valued at $169,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,923, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $869 a month.
What is the weather like in Bronson?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 44.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bronson get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bronson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 30, 1993. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)