Brandt, MN is a small town located in the state of Minnesota, with a population of only 975 people according to the most recent census data. Despite its small size, Brandt has been recognized for its excellent quality of life and amenities. According to the rankings provided by BestPlaces, Brandt ranks very highly in several different categories such as cost of living, crime rate, housing affordability, education quality and diversity. The cost of living in Brandt is among the lowest in the country at only 88.7 out of 100 on the Cost Of Living Index (COLI), while crime rate also ranks low at just 35 out of 100 on the Crime Index. Education quality is also rated high at 7 out of 10 on the GreatSchools ratings scale. Additionally, Brandt's housing affordability ranks among the best in Minnesota with an average home value well below state average and an average rent lower than that of many other cities. Finally, Brandt is praised for its racial and ethnic diversity with nearly equal proportions of white and minority residents. All these factors have made Brandt one of Minnesota’s top ranked cities for quality of life and amenities.
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