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Brandon, MS
Brandon · Rankin County · MS 39042
Updated June 21, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$230K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.4/10
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Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
84/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score67/100
Our Take
Brandon has decent schools and a low flood risk, but it’s a car‑dependent, very quiet town with limited public transit and nightlife. If you’re looking for a safe family home with reasonable prices, it can work, but you’ll miss urban conveniences.
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The Good
- ✓High‑rated schools, especially for elementary and middle grades
- ✓Median home price ($230k) below national average, giving decent affordability
- ✓Low flood risk (Flood Zone X)
- ✓Solid median household income ($87.5k) relative to housing costs
Real Talk
- !Walk score is zero – you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Transit options are essentially nonexistent, so commuting to larger cities is hard
- !Dining and nightlife options are very limited – mostly fast‑food and a few local diners
- !The area is very quiet and largely residential; expect less cultural diversity and fewer public amenities
- $Higher utility bills for heating/cooling due to regional climate
- $Property taxes can be above state average for a town of this size
- $Potential maintenance costs for older single‑family homes
Best For
Families looking for good schoolsHome buyers on a moderate budgetPeople who prefer a quiet, low‑crime environmentIndividuals who are comfortable driving for errands
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Brandon, MS
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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