Living in Brandon, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brandon · Census data 2020–2024
Brandon has 119,767 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $79,685 (7% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $339,000, the median rent is $1,784/month.
Brandon at a glance
- Population
- 119,767
- Median age
- 37.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $79,685State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $339,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,784/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Brandon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Brandon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brandon the median home value is $339,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,784 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,768 a month in housing costs.
Brandon median household income
The median household income in Brandon is $79,685 and the income per person is $41,340. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Brandon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 48,953
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.55
Brandon demographics
- Population
- 119,767
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 45,896
- Foreign-born
- 17.7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brandon ›
Education in Brandon
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Brandon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brandon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Brandon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | 119,767 | $79,685 | $339,000 | $1,784 |
| Mango | 13,242 | $52,524 | $256,600 | $1,277 |
| Valrico | 40,239 | $104,839 | $393,700 | $1,937 |
| Bloomingdale | 23,827 | $104,547 | $414,700 | $2,210 |
| Seffner | 8,885 | $93,333 | $344,100 | $1,818 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | 27,844 | $71,787 | $271,700 | $1,525 |
| Progress Village | 10,450 | $88,694 | $286,900 | $2,021 |
| Dover | 3,009 | $49,693 | $248,600 | $862 |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 29,213 | $56,573 | $233,200 | $1,555 |
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What is the median household income in Brandon, FL?
The median household income in Brandon is $79,685, 7% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brandon?
The median home value in Brandon is $339,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Brandon?
The median gross rent in Brandon is $1,784 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Brandon, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Florida median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Brandon?
The median age in Brandon is 37.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Brandon?
The average commute to work in Brandon is 28 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brandon?
The unemployment rate in Brandon is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brandon?
33.8% of adults in Brandon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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