Brandon, Florida
City Overview
As of 2007, Brandon's population is 94,272 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 21.02 percent.
The median home cost in Brandon is $255,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Brandon's cost of living is 7.45% Lower than the U.S. average.
Brandon public schools spend $5,649 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Brandon.
The unemployment rate in Brandon is 3.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Brandon jobs have Increased by 1.61 percent.
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People
The 2007 Brandon, FL, population is 94,272. There are 3,281 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Brandon, FL
The median age is 35. The US median is 37.6. 62.52% of people in Brandon, FL, are married. 10.40% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.59 people. 28.47% of people are married, with children. 9.63% have children, but are single.
Race in Brandon, FL
77.23% of people are white, 12.64% are black, 2.82% are asian, 0.44% are native american, and 7.46% claim 'Other'.
16.55% of the people in Brandon, FL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 83.45% are non-hispanic).
Brandon People SperlingViews
Subtropical Climate: Brandon is a growing suburb of Tampa. We enjoy a nice, subtropical... (read more)UGH!: Brandon is so congested. I think even if they had 20 lanes on each Causeway and 60, it would still be congested. It does have alot of stores, but NO Fifth Third Bank,... (read more)Brandon Area - Overwhelmed by Sprawl: Brandon was once a nice Tampa area suburb with a rural feel where you could raise a family and have a high quality of life. Now it is overwhelmed by development good... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Brandon, FL, is 3.10%, with job growth of 1.61%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.77%.
Brandon, FL Taxes
Brandon, FL,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Brandon, FL Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $25,394, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $58,561.
Brandon Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.61% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 21.77% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $25,394 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $58,561 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 6.54% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 6.61% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.41% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.24% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 26.23% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 15.76% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.49% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.83% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.64% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.25% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.48% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.60% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.04% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 34.95% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.32% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.05% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.56% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Brandon, FL, is $255,000. Home appreciation is -3.10% over the last year. The median age of Brandon, FL, real estate is 17 years.
Brandon, FL Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 28.58% of the Brandon, FL, population. 5.51% of houses and apartments in Brandon, FL, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Brandon Housing SperlingViews
City living: Quite, nice city with all services available. ... (read more)Home Prices still affordable: In the last few years the booming real estate market affected in some areas the pockets of some and benefits the pockets of others who seek for a chance of capitalize... (read more)Subtropical Climate: Brandon is a growing suburb of Tampa. We enjoy a nice, subtropical... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
| Median Home Age | 17 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $255,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.10% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 66.18% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.51% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 28.58% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $14.92 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.66% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.36% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.55% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.19% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 6.44% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 47.23% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 27.08% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 12.54% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.75% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.56% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.41% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.09% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 21.30% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 13.36% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.85% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 24.91% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.98% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.70% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2.11% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.47% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.32% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 287 physicians per capita in Brandon, FL. The US average is 170.
Brandon, FL Health Index
Air quality in Brandon, FL is 7 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Brandon, FL is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Brandon Health SperlingViews
Brandon Area - Overwhelmed by Sprawl: Brandon was once a nice Tampa area suburb with a rural feel where you could raise a family and have a high quality of life. Now it is overwhelmed by development good... (read more)Costly and bad for commuting: We've lived in Valrico (south and west of Brandon, technically part of Brandon since they're both unincorporated) for four years, and while it's a great area with decent... (read more)Everything is here: Everyone who comes to visit us commenst thatevery single store, food place, etc is within 15 minutes of our house.... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
Crime
Brandon, FL, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Brandon, FL, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Brandon Crime SperlingViews
Subtropical Climate: Brandon is a growing suburb of Tampa. We enjoy a nice, subtropical... (read more)UGH!: Brandon is so congested. I think even if they had 20 lanes on each Causeway and 60, it would still be congested. It does have alot of stores, but NO Fifth Third Bank,... (read more)Home Prices still affordable: In the last few years the booming real estate market affected in some areas the pockets of some and benefits the pockets of others who seek for a chance of capitalize... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
Climate
Brandon, FL, gets 54 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 111.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Brandon, FL. The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 49. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 26 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Brandon Climate SperlingViews
Subtropical Climate: Brandon is a growing suburb of Tampa. We enjoy a nice, subtropical... (read more)UGH!: Brandon is so congested. I think even if they had 20 lanes on each Causeway and 60, it would still be congested. It does have alot of stores, but NO Fifth Third Bank,... (read more)Brandon Area - Overwhelmed by Sprawl: Brandon was once a nice Tampa area suburb with a rural feel where you could raise a family and have a high quality of life. Now it is overwhelmed by development good... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
Educate
Brandon, FL, schools spend $5,649 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 805 students per librarian, and 391 children per counselor in Brandon, FL schools.
Brandon Education SperlingViews
Brandon Area - Overwhelmed by Sprawl: Brandon was once a nice Tampa area suburb with a rural feel where you could raise a family and have a high quality of life. Now it is overwhelmed by development good... (read more)Costly and bad for commuting: We've lived in Valrico (south and west of Brandon, technically part of Brandon since they're both unincorporated) for four years, and while it's a great area with decent... (read more)Everything is here: Everyone who comes to visit us commenst thatevery single store, food place, etc is within 15 minutes of our house.... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Brandon, FL, takes 30 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Brandon Transportation SperlingViews
UGH!: Brandon is so congested. I think even if they had 20 lanes on each Causeway and 60, it would still be congested. It does have alot of stores, but NO Fifth Third Bank,... (read more)Subtropical Climate: Brandon is a growing suburb of Tampa. We enjoy a nice, subtropical... (read more)Brandon Area - Overwhelmed by Sprawl: Brandon was once a nice Tampa area suburb with a rural feel where you could raise a family and have a high quality of life. Now it is overwhelmed by development good... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Brandon, FL is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Brandon, FL is more expensive.
Overall, Brandon, FL cost of living is 92.55.
Brandon Cost of Living SperlingViews
Home Prices still affordable: In the last few years the booming real estate market affected in some areas the pockets of some and benefits the pockets of others who seek for a chance of capitalize... (read more)City living: Quite, nice city with all services available. ... (read more)Subtropical Climate: Brandon is a growing suburb of Tampa. We enjoy a nice, subtropical... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
Religion
41.79% of the people in Brandon, FL are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.63% are Catholic; 19.50% are Protestant; 0.40% are LDS; 2.74% are another Christian faith; 2.00% in Brandon, FL are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.48% affilite with Islam.
Brandon Religion SperlingViews
Brandon Area - Overwhelmed by Sprawl: Brandon was once a nice Tampa area suburb with a rural feel where you could raise a family and have a high quality of life. Now it is overwhelmed by development good... (read more)Costly and bad for commuting: We've lived in Valrico (south and west of Brandon, technically part of Brandon since they're both unincorporated) for four years, and while it's a great area with decent... (read more)Everything is here: Everyone who comes to visit us commenst thatevery single store, food place, etc is within 15 minutes of our house.... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
| Percent Religious | 41.79% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.63% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 19.50% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.40% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 10.82% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.79% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.21% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.08% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.40% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.22% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.74% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.48% | 0.54% |
Voting
46.23% of the people in Brandon, FL are registered as Democrats. 53.01% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.76%.
Brandon Voting SperlingViews
Home Prices still affordable: In the last few years the booming real estate market affected in some areas the pockets of some and benefits the pockets of others who seek for a chance of capitalize... (read more)Subtropical Climate: Brandon is a growing suburb of Tampa. We enjoy a nice, subtropical... (read more)UGH!: Brandon is so congested. I think even if they had 20 lanes on each Causeway and 60, it would still be congested. It does have alot of stores, but NO Fifth Third Bank,... (read more)Have an opinion about Brandon? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Brandon Click Here
