Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Brandon Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Shiloh Splash Park
Water Park
Brandon Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (28) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Abners
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Mazzios
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Bumpers
Fast Food
Sno Biz
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
The Club
Gym
Focus Fit
Gym
Groceries (3) F
GB Bakery
Bakery
Rameys
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Parks (11) F
Bill Vance Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Brandon City Park
Park
City Park playground
Playground
Shiloh Park
Park
Brandon Exchange Club Fields
Park
Shops (27) D-
East Brandon Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Cobo's
Clothing
Green Floral
Florist
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cato
Clothing
The Chop Shop
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Heart of the South
Clothing
Cellular South
Electronics
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
PCs+
Electronics
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Crossgates Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Courtyard Mfg Jewlers
Fashion
Razor Sharp
Hairdresser
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Cross Country
Convenience Store
Cross Country
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Brandon.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Brandon is 97/100 - which is 16% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime A+

Brandon crime rates are 593 per 100k, which is 70% lower than Mississippi
Property Crime
480 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
113 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Brandon is $80,924 - which is 100% higher than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$80,924
A-
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Brandon Discount Drugs
Pharmacy
Rankin County Sheriff's Office
Police
Brandon FD Station 6
Fire Station
Brandon FD Station 6
Fire Station
The Winning Smile Dental Group
Dentist
Brandon FD Station 1
Fire Station
Brandon Police Department
Police
Pediatric Dentistry of Brandon.
Dentist
Pediatric Dentistry of Brandon.
Dentist
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Brandon FD Station 3
Fire Station
Brandon FD Station 4
Fire Station
Brandon FD Station 5
Fire Station
Adkins Chiropractic
Doctor
Olde Towne Drugs
Pharmacy
Trustcare
Doctor
Brandon FD Station 2
Fire Station
Merit Health Rankin
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pearl FD Station 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Brandon home prices are $202,500 - which is 92% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$202,500
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
16%
A
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A-

The Brandon graduation rate is 92% - which is 20% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
63%
C
High School Grad. Rates
92%
A
Elementary Schools (10) B-
Rankin County Learning Center
Brandon First Umc Kindergarten
Brandon Elementary School
Brandon Middle School
Rouse Elementary
Stonebridge Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Brandon High School
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ratings A+

Brandon has an overall rating of 83% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Brandon Area Facts

  • Brandon has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brandon crime rates are 70% lower than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Brandon is 16% higher than the Mississippi average
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Brandon, Mississippi: A Safe Place to Raise Your Family 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Brandon, Mississippi affords my family the opportunity to live in a safe community. This community that I call home provides everything that a family needs. The community works together to create a quality environment for those that call Brandon home.

The best areas in
...Read More Brandon, Mississippi are plentiful and include the Brandon Amphitheater. This venue allows the community to host concerts year-round. From small town bands to bigger names like Jason Aldean and Christ Stapleton, you are sure to find some sort of entertainment that will delight you and your family.

Brandon, Mississippi provides a lifestyle that allows you to feel safe and this allows happiness and contentment. Brandon has recently been named as the second safest city in Mississippi in which to reside. Community events such as our yearly back to school bash brings the community together at different times throughout the year. Our city may be fast growing, but that has not changed the feeling at all here in my hometown of Brandon, Mississippi. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brandon? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bill Vance Park
      Sunset Park
      Brandon City Park
      City Park playground
      Shiloh Park
      Brandon Exchange Club Fields

      Entertainment

      Shiloh Splash Park
      Brandon Ampitheater

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Sonic
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Krystal
      Baskin-Robbins
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Brandon? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Brandon.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Brandon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Merit Health Rankin

      Pharmacies

      Olde Towne Drugs
      Brandon Discount Drugs
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Adkins Chiropractic
      Trustcare