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Brandon, MS
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Living in Brandon



Brandon is a medium-sized city located in the state of Mississippi. With a population of 25,502 people and 20 associated neighborhoods, Brandon is the 15th largest community in Mississippi.

Brandon real estate is some of the most expensive in Mississippi, although Brandon house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Because of many things, Brandon is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Brandon a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Brandon has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Brandon’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

As is often the case in a small city, Brandon doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Brandon ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Brandon, 43.02% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Brandon in 2022 was $38,452, which is wealthy relative to Mississippi, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $153,808 for a family of four. However, Brandon contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Brandon is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Brandon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brandon residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Brandon include English, Irish, German, European, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Brandon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Pacific Island languages.