A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    A
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A-
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Population
108,287

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$147,800
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$1,083
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    45%
  • Own
    55%

Brandon Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    0
  • Murder
    —
    0
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    1
  • Theft
    —
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    0

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$56,464
National
$53,889
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Brandon, a suburb of Tampa, Florida is accessible to Tampa via: Public Transportation, local streets and freeways. It has a small time feel, with Urban city entertainment. Grocery stores, malls, and shopping are centrally located to residents. Neighbors are multi-cultural and friendly! A few Fortune 500 companies have offices in the area. I have contracted with Coca-Cola and Citi-Bank (which is across the street from Chase Bank). Brandon's access to major freeways, leads residents to other major attractions; from Tampa to Orlando with destinations near and far. Key West is a 4 hour drive south and Jacksonville is a 4 hour drive, north.
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I love Brandon, Florida because it is in the metro area between Tampa and Orlando. There is plenty to do such as: Topgolf, Indoor skydiving, plenty of restaurants, water front views, and gorgeous beaches! The only thing that I would change about the area is that there needs to be more things to do late at night. Around ten o'clock is when everything in the area starts to shut down and it would be great to see some late night potential whether it be live music somewhere or even some type of social meet-up.
Brandon is a nearby City of Tampa, thats home for great shopping, and a wide selection of cuisines to please everyones palate. There are many fun spots in town that can be fun for the whole family. It's a small charming town that's packed with a little bit of everything. Not to mention, it is just minutes from downtown Tampa and surrounding historic districts, amusement parks, museums, art galleries, beaches, and the Florida Acquarium. It is also home to some of the best schools in Florida...The University Of Tampa and The University of South Florida. I deem Brandon one of the best places in the Tampa Bay area to live.