Living in Brandon, FL
Suburb in Florida
Brandon is a suburb in Florida, home to about 116,000 people, with 2.6 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is Brandon a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 9 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: TPA is 14 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.75% property tax
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
👎 Cons
- Hot summers: highs around 93°F
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Brandon ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Brandon: common questions
What is the cost of living in Brandon?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $336k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,530 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 101, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Brandon?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.75% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Brandon safe?
Brandon isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Brandon?
Brandon is warm all year: winter days average around 77°F and summer days around 93°F.
Does Brandon get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.71 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Brandon?
The nearest major airport is TPA, about 14 mi away.
How Brandon scores
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