Brandon, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Minnehaha County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,996 Population 1,803/sq mi density
$104,806 Median Income $50,055 per capita
$317,300 Home Value $394,982 Zillow
$989 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
73 Violent Crime/100K 375 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,806 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$317,300 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brandon, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,806
39% above
$50,055 per capita
Home Value
$317,300
13% above
Zillow: $394,982
Median Rent
$989/mo
15% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
81% below
375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
20% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
139%
Home Value
113%
Rent
85%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
19%
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 $104,806 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,055. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brandon is $317,300 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,982. Median rent is $989/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Brandon reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 375/100K.

Education

40.6% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brandon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population10,996
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,806
Per Capita$50,055
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$317,300
Rent$989
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$394,982
Housing Units4,272
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property375/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,343 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Brandon was built in 2001.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.