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Brandon, FL

Brandon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 114,626 at the 2020 census, up from 103,483 at the 2010 census.

On January 20, 1857, John Brandon arrived at Fort Brooke (now Tampa) from Mississippi with his first wife Martha, his seven sons, and their seven slaves. At first, they moved to what is now the Seffner area. Then in August 1858, John Brandon purchased 40 acres (160,000 m²) in the New Hope area (now Brandon) and 160 acres (0.65 km²) later on and then named his land "Brandon". John and his second wife Victoria's house was located on what would become the corner of Knights Avenue and Victoria Street. Four years later, the New Hope Church was built on land donated by Brandon. Besides being the first church in the community, it also served as Brandon's first school.

In 1890, the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad came through the area, encouraging the people of New Hope to build a depot on Moon Avenue. Charles S. Noble, an engineer for the FC&P, was asked to plat approximately forty acres of land north of present-day State Road 60, south of Lake Meade, east of Kings Avenue, and west of Parsons Avenue. Filed on April 24, 1890, the surveyor named the community in honor of John Brandon and Noble Street for himself.

Brandon's census boundaries include Palm River-Clair Mel to the west across U.S. Route 301, Valrico to the east, Riverview and Bloomingdale to the south, and East Lake-Orient Park, Mango, and Seffner to the north. Brandon is 11 miles (18 km) east of downtown Tampa and 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Plant City. Interstate 75 passes through the western part of the Brandon CDP, with access from Exits 256 (Florida State Road 618/Selmon Expressway) and 257 (Florida State Road 60/Brandon Boulevard). Interstate 4 passes 4 miles (6 km) north of the center of Brandon, with access from Exits 7 (US 301), 9 (I-75), and 10 (State Road 579/Mango Road).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Brandon CDP has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.6 km²), of which 33.1 square miles (85.7 km²) are land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), or 5.42%, are water. Neighborhoods within Brandon include Barrington Oaks East, Brandon Hills, Kensington Estates, La Viva, and Limona.

Health and wellness are integral to Brandon's community, with several healthcare facilities catering to residents' needs. The Brandon Regional Hospital serves as a key medical center, offering a range of healthcare services. The city also provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers specializes in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation.

Top sites in Brandon, FL are All Person's Rotary Park, Paul Sanders Park, Bury the Hatchet Tampa - Axe Throwing, and Brandon Mall.

Population: 116,365 (2023). ZIP code: 33508. Area code: 813. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Area: 35.00 sq mi (90.64 km²).

FAQs

Is it expensive to live in Brandon, FL?

Brandon is ranked 99 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Brandon is 98.6% of the national average. The median household income in Brandon is $64,401, which is 4% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $38,805, which is 12% more than that of the state.

What is the crime rate in Brandon, FL?

Brandon has an overall crime rate of 11 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Brandon is 1 in 89. How does Brandon fare compared to other communities in Florida of all population sizes? Brandon's crime rate is lower than approximately 54% of Florida communities.

What are the demographics of Brandon, FL?

Brandon is a city located in Hillsborough County Florida. Brandon has a 2024 population of 114,109. Brandon is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 115,909 in 2020. The racial composition of Brandon was White: 56.68%, Black or African American: 16.75%, Two or more races: 14.04%, Other race: 7.55%, Asian: 4.57%, Native American: 0.33%, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%.

Sources

Hillsborough County

Wikipedia

Fly Homes

Neighborhood Scout

World Population Review

Brandon Regional Hospital

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

All Person's Rotary Park 

Paul Sanders Park 

Bury the Hatchet Tampa - Axe Throwing 

Brandon Mall

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