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Living in
Brandon.
Brandon is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Brandon
This is suburbia with substance—a sprawling bedroom community about 11 miles east of Tampa that's grown from roughly 103,000 residents in 2010 to over 116,000 today. You're looking at a median home price around $339,000 and median rent near $1,784 monthly, which sits comfortably below Tampa proper while still offering decent job access thanks to proximity to the broader Tampa Bay employment market. The unemployment rate hovers at 4.0%, and with a median household income of $79,685, it's a solid middle-class area where families and young professionals tend to plant roots.
Brandon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
17.7%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.7% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Brandon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brandon, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (19.7%), and 22.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.4%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Brandon
In Brandon, rent runs 7% above the FL average, and home values are 6% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,397
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $353,216 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Brandon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsborough County, which includes Brandon, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Brandon: Hillsborough County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hillsborough County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Brandon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute28.4 min avg
How Brandon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brandon, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 62% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which covers Brandon, runs 62% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
126
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
435.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hillsborough, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hillsborough County, which includes Brandon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60.1M |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $570,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $611,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $315,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hillsborough County, which includes Brandon, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hillsborough County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 52°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brandon has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 52°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
86°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
111
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 50°F | 3.00" |
| Feb | 78°F | 53°F | 2.33" |
| Mar | 81°F | 56°F | 2.78" |
| Apr | 86°F | 61°F | 2.88" |
| May | 91°F | 67°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 93°F | 72°F | 9.71" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 8.65" |
| Aug | 94°F | 74°F | 8.85" |
| Sep | 92°F | 72°F | 6.99" |
| Oct | 87°F | 66°F | 2.58" |
| Nov | 81°F | 58°F | 1.76" |
| Dec | 77°F | 53°F | 2.54" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brandon
Brandon has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Hca Florida Brandon Hospital · 119 Oakfield Dr
- Emergency department: HCA Florida Plant City Emergency · 3065 James L Redman Pkwy, Plant City
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Riverview
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Riverview
South Florida Baptist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Plant City
Tampa General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Tampa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brandon
Brandon's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Brandon (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 37,207 students · in-state tuition $6,410 · 75% graduate · median earnings $63,660 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,572 students · in-state tuition $35,744 · 64% graduate · median earnings $69,272 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,107 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 20% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 588 students · in-state tuition $21,628 · 56% graduate · median earnings $52,207 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 388 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 45% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
14.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 335 students · in-state tuition $23,213 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brandon
Brandon has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
36 mi awayPublic Libraries in Brandon
Bloomingdale Regional Library
1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico
Brandon Regional Library
619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon
Cities Near Brandon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Brandon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Brandon FAQ
Is Brandon, Florida affordable?⌄
Brandon's median rent is $1,784/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $79,685/year. Median home value is $339,000.
Is Brandon, Florida safe?⌄
Brandon is policed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 126 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 436 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brandon, Florida?⌄
Hillsborough County, which includes Brandon, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brandon, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Brandon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,784/month and median household income is $79,685/year. The median home value is $339,000. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brandon, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Brandon is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from