At a Glance
Median Income
$104,806
$50,055 per capita
Home Value
$317,300
Zillow: $384,029
Median Rent
$989/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
264/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 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 $104,806 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,055. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% 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 $384,029. 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 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 264/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population10,996
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,806
Per Capita$50,055
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$317,300
Rent$989
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$384,029
Housing Units4,272
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property264/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.9 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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