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Brandon, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
914 Population 1,203/sq mi density
$76,964 Median Income $32,669 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $227,384 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,964 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brandon, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,964
2% above
$32,669 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
45% below
Zillow: $227,384
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
20.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
1,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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)

Income
102%
Home Value
55%
Rent
69%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
35%
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 $76,964 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,669. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brandon is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,384. Median rent is $806/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Brandon reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,015/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brandon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population914
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,203/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,964
Per Capita$32,669
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$952

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$806
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$227,384
Housing Units338
Rent Burden20.1%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property1,015/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Brandon was founded in 1856.
The median home in Brandon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.