At a Glance
Median Income
$77,068
$38,597 per capita
Home Value
$293,800
Zillow: $355,560
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How Brandon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brandon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brandon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brandon residents earn a median household income of $77,068 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,597. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,449 business establishments, including 2,937 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brandon is $293,800 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,560. Median rent is $1,691/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
33.8% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandon has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population116,365
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,512/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,068
Per Capita$38,597
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$152,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,800
Rent$1,691
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$355,560
Housing Units48,043
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation49 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Brandon was built in 1992.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
18.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,937 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 215 fatal vehicle crashes.