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Brandon, WI


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Brandon, Wisconsin

Brandon, Wisconsin, in Fond Du Lac county, is 23 miles SW of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 65 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 912.

The People and Families of Brandon

In Brandon, about 71% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Brandon, at least compared to other villages of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brandon had a median family income of $50,227.

Brandon Housing

Brandon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Brandon, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brandon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Brandon People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Brandon Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Brandon Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Brandon, WI

Comparing Brandon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population31
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built11
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