At a Glance
Median Income
$54,138
$31,072 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $284,928
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
1,683/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 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
3.2 / 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 $54,138 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,072. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,662 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brandon is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,928. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Brandon reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,683/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandon has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,892
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,138
Per Capita$31,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A
Home Value$218,800
Rent$1,077
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$284,928
Housing Units895
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property1,683/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary267/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,134/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation632 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Brandon was built in 1938.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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