At a Glance
Median Income
$76,964
$32,669 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
Zillow: $222,591
Median Rent
$806/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
14.7% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 4.2% (17% above 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 $222,591. 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.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population914
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,203/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,964
Per Capita$32,669
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$952
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$806
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$222,591
Housing Units338
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.