At a Glance
Median Income
$93,073
$39,780 per capita
Home Value
$255,900
Zillow: $286,200
Median Rent
$1,261/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
1,101/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
299 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brandon residents earn a median household income of $93,073 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,780. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,585 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brandon is $255,900 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,200. Median rent is $1,261/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Brandon reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,101/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population25,352
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,073
Per Capita$39,780
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$10,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,900
Rent$1,261
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$286,200
Housing Units9,530
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property1,101/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault86/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation497 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Brandon was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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