Branford, Florida
Town · Population 772 · #346 in Florida
About Branford
Set in the northern part of Florida, Branford is a tiny community, home to 772 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Branford is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 677 residents per square mile.
📰 Branford News Today
- Branford High School (FL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 12
- James "Big Jim" Bryant Roberts, Sr. Obituary May 1, 2026 - Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. · May 1
- Suwannee River basin remains under severe drought conditions Gainesville Sun · Jun 11
- Woman dies in Suwannee County crash after pickup runs red light WCJB · Apr 3
- O’Brien woman, 49, dies when pickup runs red light east of Branford mainstreetdailynews.com · Apr 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Branford Unique
- The only place in America named Branford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Branford
- Our Place Pizzeria and Ristorante — italian
- The Branford Gathering — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Branford
- Chinquapin Farm Conservation Easement · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Grady Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ivey Memorial Park reviews ★
- Lafayette Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Mallory Swamp · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Stuarts Landing Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Troy Spring State Park reviews ★
- William Guy Lemmon Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Branford
- BRANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)772
Rank in state#346 of 411
Land area1.14 sq mi
Density677/sq mi
Coordinates29.9623, -82.9243