Brandon is a small town of 573 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $67,188
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brandon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brandon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brandon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Brandon's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brandon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brandon, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$175,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$630
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brandon's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
131.1 /100k
Property Crime
694.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brandon is served primarily by BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brandon, MN
National Avg
School District
BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brandon sees average highs of 19.0°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Brandon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brandon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $175,000 and median rent is $630/month.
Brandon's violent crime rate is 131.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 694.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brandon are operated by BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brandon, MN has a population of 573, a median household income of $67,188, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brandon averages 19.0°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches
with about 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Brandon, Minnesota is 573 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brandon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $175,000, median household income $67,188, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brandon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
