Life in Brandon research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Brandon over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brandon:
The population in Brandon is 25,352.
The median home value in Brandon is $282,627.
The median income in Brandon is $93,073.
The cost of living in Brandon is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Brandon is $1,261.
The unemployment rate in Brandon is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Brandon is 7.9%.
The average high in Brandon is 76.0° and the average low is 53.0°.
Crime in Brandon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brandon. Key points include:
There were 120 total crimes in Brandon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brandon is 463.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brandon is 88.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brandon is 374.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brandon is -78.14% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brandon / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 120 | 463.2 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 88.8 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 15.4 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.7 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 54.0 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 97 | 374.4 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 38.6 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 82 | 316.5 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 19.3 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Brandon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brandon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brandon is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brandon is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brandon is $282,627.
The median income in Brandon is $93,073.
| Living Expense | Brandon | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 81 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 85 | 100 | |
The average high in Brandon is 76.0° and the average low is 53.0°.
There are 75.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brandon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.5 |
The current population in Brandon is 25,352. The population has increased 20.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25,352 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 25,142 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 24,887 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 24,088 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 23,930 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 23,688 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 23,421 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 23,186 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 22,897 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 22,616 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 21,960 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 21,689 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 21,430 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 21,072 | - |
74.2% White with 18,822 White residents.
22.6% African American with 5,738 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 31 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 95 Other residents.
0.4% Two Or More with 106 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 547 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 55.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 22.6% | 36.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.4% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.6% | 19.0% |
Brandon is 53.0% female with 13,449 female residents.
Brandon is 47.0% male with 11,903 male residents.
| Gender | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
0.0% of adults in Brandon completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Brandon completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Brandon completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Brandon completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Brandon completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Brandon completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Brandon completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Brandon completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Brandon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Brandon earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Brandon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Brandon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Brandon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Brandon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Brandon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.0% of households in Brandon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.8% of households in Brandon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Brandon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.1% of households in Brandon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.0% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.8% | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 5.3% | 12.6% |