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Brandon, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
Brandon, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Brandon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brandon residents earn a median household income of $64,625 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,516. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brandon is $174,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,090. Median rent is $685/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Brandon reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,748/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandon has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.