Minnesota
Brandon is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 462. Residents earn $64,625 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brandon receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Brandon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brandon is $64,625, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Brandon is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $685 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Brandon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches, including 44.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,625 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,516 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,097 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,113 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,499 |
| County GDP | $2,860M |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 216 |
| Manufacturing | 87 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,084 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $685 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,084 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,113/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.0 inches |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9669°N, 95.5940°W |
| County FIPS | 27041 |
Winner: Republican by 35.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.0% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.7% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 124 |
| Retail Stores | 216 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |