The Town FilesBrandon, Florida
Community in Hillsborough County · population 114,626 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,000
- Household income
- $79,685
- Jan low / Jul high
- 50° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 52
- Median age
- 37.3
Brandon is a community of 114,626 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. The median home is worth $339,000, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 85% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 84% of Florida towns.
How Brandon ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brandon is worth $339,000, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $79,685, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,784 a month. 56.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brandon | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,784 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $79,685 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 56.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Brandon
| People | Brandon | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Brandon
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 50.0°F. About 56.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brandon since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 101 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 24, 2023.
Severe weather in Hillsborough County since 1996
Hillsborough County has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County had 789,442 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,256 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Brandon itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Brandon
10 public schools with 7,861 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,588 | 21.5 |
| BURNS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,192 | 19.9 |
| MINTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 767 | 16.3 |
| BROOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 759 | 15.2 |
| MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 729 | 23.5 |
| MCLANE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 652 | 20.4 |
| YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 620 | 17.2 |
| LIMONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 559 | 17.5 |
| SCHMIDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 540 | 18.6 |
| KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 455 | 17.5 |
Towns near Brandon
- Mango, FL3.9 mi · 12,699 people · home $256,600
- Valrico, FL4.3 mi · 37,895 people · home $393,700
- Bloomingdale, FL4.7 mi · 22,947 people · home $414,700
- Seffner, FL4.8 mi · 8,362 people · home $344,100
- Palm River-Clair Mel, FL5.0 mi · 26,142 people · home $271,700
- Progress Village, FL5.3 mi · 11,188 people · home $286,900
- Dover, FL5.4 mi · 3,266 people · home $248,600
- East Lake-Orient Park, FL6.2 mi · 28,050 people · home $233,200
Brandon questions
Is Brandon, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brandon scores better for retirees than 30% of Florida towns and quieter than 20%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Brandon?
The median owner-occupied home in Brandon is valued at $339,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,685, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,784 a month.
What is the weather like in Brandon?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 50.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Brandon get tornadoes?
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brandon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)