What are the schools like in Brandon, WI?

Brandon is served primarily by Rosendale-Brandon School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Brandon?

The median household income in Brandon, WI is $79,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Brandon, WI?

Brandon has an average high temperature of 24.8°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Brandon, WI 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 $145,400 and the median rent is $744 per month.

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

Brandon has a violent crime rate of 225.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1109.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brandon, WI a Good Place to Live?

Brandon is a small town of 842 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $79,688 and a 4.0% 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, solid school ratings (B-), 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: 90.6

Brandon's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brandon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brandon, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brandon's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

225.3 /100k

Property Crime

1109.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brandon is served primarily by Rosendale-Brandon School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brandon, WI	National Avg
School District	Rosendale-Brandon School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brandon sees average highs of 24.8°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation and 37.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brandon, WI
Average High — January	24.8°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	31.5"
Annual Snowfall	37.6"

Demographics

Metric	Brandon, WI	National Avg
Population	842	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairwater, WI 4 mi Alto, WI 5 mi Rosendale, WI 8 mi Waupun, WI 8 mi Ripon, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Brandon

Brandon, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53919

Brandon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandon, WI 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 $145,400 and median rent is $744/month.

What is the crime rate in Brandon, WI?

Brandon's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1109.3 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 Rosendale-Brandon School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brandon, WI a good place to live?

Brandon, WI has a population of 842, a median household income of $79,688, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 24.8°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches with about 37.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brandon?

Brandon, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53919.

What is the population of Brandon?

The population of Brandon, Wisconsin is 842 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 $145,400, median household income $79,688, crime index 57 (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.