What are the schools like in Brandon, MS?

Brandon is served primarily by Rankin County School District. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Brandon?

The median household income in Brandon, MS is $89,051 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Brandon, MS?

Brandon has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

Brandon, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brandon, MS affordable or expensive?

Brandon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brandon is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,700 and the median rent is $1,110 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brandon, MS?

Brandon has a violent crime rate of 88.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 374.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brandon, MS a Good Place to Live?

Brandon is a small city of 25,142 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $89,051 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Brandon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.7

Brandon's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brandon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brandon, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,110	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,051	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brandon's violent crime rate is 88.8 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.8 /100k

Property Crime

374.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brandon is served primarily by Rankin County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brandon, MS	National Avg
School District	Rankin County School District	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brandon sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 59.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brandon, MS
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	59.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Brandon, MS	National Avg
Population	25,142	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Brandon

Brandon, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39042

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandon, MS affordable or expensive?

Brandon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brandon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,700 and median rent is $1,110/month.

What is the crime rate in Brandon, MS?

Brandon's violent crime rate is 88.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 374.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brandon?

Public schools in Brandon are operated by Rankin County School District. The district has 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 43.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brandon, MS a good place to live?

Brandon, MS has a population of 25,142, a median household income of $89,051, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Brandon?

Brandon averages 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.8 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brandon?

Brandon, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39042.

What is the population of Brandon?

The population of Brandon, Mississippi is 25,142 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brandon?

Key numbers for living in Brandon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $242,700, median household income $89,051, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.