Brandon, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population 100,340
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Climate

Average temperatures in the summer are around 80 degrees, with almost five inches more rain in August than the national average.

Geography

Brandon is about 10 miles east of Tampa, not far from the Tampa Bay shore.<br>

Cultural Attractions

The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center is a nationally-recognized theater that performs Broadway plays and ballets.<br>

Recreation

The city is home to six parks.<br>

Fun Fact

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay holds over 10,000 types of plants and animals.<br>

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
100,340
Population under 55:
79.9%
Population over 55:
20.1%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Tampa

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
90°F July High, 52°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$50,912
Median home price:
$113,500
Average property tax:
$1,926

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
11.6%
High
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
17
Middle schools:
14
High schools:
6

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
14
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
19

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
26/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
54/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
190

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