Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
14%
Brandon
Brandon, SD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$919
Population
11,332
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Build a better life in Sioux Falls’ largest suburb
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Close-Knit
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Quiet
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Welcoming
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Convenient
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Peaceful
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Commuter
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Affordable
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Situated about five miles northeast of Sioux Falls, Brandon offers residents a tranquil, small-town feel on the cusp of South Dakota’s largest city. Brandon strives to create an environment conducive to building a better life, with top-rated public schools, short commute times, a low crime rate, and numerous attractions.
Among Brandon’s many attractions are the Big Sioux Recreation Area, Badlands Motor Speedway, Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon Municipal Golf Course, County Fair Arcade, and the Brandon Performing Arts Center—each offering a wide range of activities to suit any taste. A host of year-round celebrations bond the close-knit community in Brandon, including the annual Brandon Hometown Days festival and countless family-oriented events. Convenience to the I-90 and I-229 makes commuting and traveling from Brandon simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,439
Average: $124,873
Education
3,280
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,766
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brandon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brandon, SD is $701 for a studio, $919 for one bedroom, $1,095 for two bedrooms, and $1,530 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brandon has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$919/month
646 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brandon, SD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
701 Students
Brandon Valley Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
728 Students
Public
Grades K-5
556 Students
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Public
Grades 6-8
729 Students
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Middle School - 93
Public
Grades 6-8
4 Students
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Public
Grades 9-12
1,345 Students
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92
Public
Grades 9-12
20 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Big Sioux Recreation Area
- Great Bear Recreation Park
- Kirby Science Discovery Center
- Palisades State Park
- Good Earth State Park at Blood Run
Airports
- Joe Foss Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.