Here's what it costs to live in Brandon, Florida, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,784 per month, while the typical home is valued around $339,000. Households earn a median of $79,685 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$79,685
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,784
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$339,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
119,767
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
56
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,437
Per month
Avg Home Value
$303,033
Census ACS
January Avg
61°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
310
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.5%
What is the cost of living index for Brandon?
The cost of living index for Brandon is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Brandon?
The median gross rent in Brandon is $1,784 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Brandon?
The median household income in Brandon is $79,685 per year.
What is the median home value in Brandon?
The median home value in Brandon is $339,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Brandon?
Air quality data for Brandon is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Brandon?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
