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Brandon.
About
Life in Brandon
If you're considering Brandon, know that you're looking at a practical suburban choice about 27 minutes east of Jackson—close enough to reach the capital's job market and amenities, but far enough to maintain a quieter, smaller-town pace. The median home value sits around $279,000 with rents averaging $1,382 monthly, which is reasonable for the region and the median household income hovers near $93,000. The trade-off is the classic Deep South climate—summers are hot and humid, and you'll definitely need a car since this is a sprawling suburban area without much walkability.
Brandon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Peru
Who lives in Brandon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brandon, the largest foreign-born group is from Peru (34.3%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.6%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 45% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Brandon
In Brandon, rent runs 45% above the MS average, and home values are 64% above the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,822
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $293,174 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below MS average
Unemployment in Brandon
Unemployment in Brandon is 0.9 percentage points lower than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Brandon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.6 min avg
How Brandon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brandon, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Small hub600k 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 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Brandon runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
49.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
303.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Brandon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rankin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rankin County, which includes Brandon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $426,500 |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.2M |
| 2023 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.9M |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2021 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $753,100 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $839,000 |
| 2019 | 22 | Flash Flood | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $804,000 |
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
Rankin County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hinds County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 28 miles from Brandon) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hinds County, MS (28 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brandon has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
59.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 5.42" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 5.10" |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 5.68" |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 5.84" |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.43" |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 5.02" |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 4.69" |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 3.48" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 3.80" |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 4.40" |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 5.13" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brandon
Brandon has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.7 mi away · Whitfield
Ms State Hospital-whitfield
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Whitfield
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Ms
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Flowood
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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brandon
Brandon's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
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 · 4,600 students · in-state tuition $9,635 · 40% graduate · median earnings $42,075 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,471 students · in-state tuition $30,400 · 45% graduate · median earnings $50,101 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Mississippi
11.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 8% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 639 students · in-state tuition $12,628 · 35% graduate · median earnings $41,624 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 549 students · in-state tuition $45,570 · 56% graduate · median earnings $65,503 (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: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brandon
Brandon has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
14 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
51 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Brandon
Brandon Public Library
1475 Government Street, 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, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Brandon's median rent is $1,382/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $92,783/year. Median home value is $278,900.
Is Brandon, Mississippi safe?⌄
Brandon's violent crime rate was 50 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 303 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brandon, Mississippi?⌄
Brandon has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brandon, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Brandon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,382/month and median household income is $92,783/year. The median home value is $278,900. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brandon, Mississippi?⌄
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