City safety & data profile

BrandonFL

Brandon, FL is a 103K-resident city in Hillsborough County with a median household income of $79,685.

Hillsborough County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Brandon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Brandon has a population larger than 93% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $339,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

103K
Population
Top 7%
By size
$79,685
Median income
$339,000
Median home
11.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Brandon

Brandon posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Brandon area.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Brandon

Where Brandon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$79,685 Bottom 49% higher than 49% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Brandon, FL beyond the headline numbers

Brandon sits inside Hillsborough County, Florida, at roughly 27.94°N, -82.29°W. Population 103,483, $79,685 median household income. Median home value $339,000, median rent $1,784. Poverty rate 11.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Brandon's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.1%, then high blood pressure at 33%. 1 hospital in/around Brandon, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Brandon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
103,483
Brandon
Median Income
$79,685
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$339,000
+49% vs avg
Median Age
37.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hillsborough County) - Brandon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.5M+21%
Median Income
$79,540+60%
Median Home Value
$371,500+132%
Poverty Rate
12.7%-24%
Unemployment
4.5%-59%

Economics

Economics indicators for Brandon, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
Poverty Rate
11.4% -20% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.8%
Work From Home 18.1%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 48.3%
African American 17.9%
Asian 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
33%
Obesity
31.2%
Physical Inactivity
23.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Binge Drinking
16.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%
Current Smoking
12.4%
Diabetes
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.5%
Annual Checkup 76%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
BRANDON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Brandon, FL? ▼
Brandon, FL has a population of 103,483 people, located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Brandon? ▼
The median household income in Brandon, FL is $79,685 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.4%.
What is the median home value in Brandon? ▼
The median home value in Brandon, FL is $339,000. Median rent is $1,784/month.
What are the top health concerns in Brandon? ▼
The top health indicators in Brandon include Short Sleep Duration (39.1%), High Blood Pressure (33%), Obesity (31.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Brandon? ▼
Brandon has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Brandon? ▼
The median age in Brandon, FL is 37.3 years. 33.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Brandon, FL is located in Hillsborough County, Florida. With a population of 103K and a $79,685 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Brandon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Brandon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Brandon area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Brandon against Florida peers on any ranking lens. Explore Florida

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hillsborough County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.