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Brandon, VT

Census-designated place in Rutland County, Vermont.

Population

1,927

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

681

ZIP codes

0

Brandon and its ZIP codes

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Brandon at a glance

  • Brandon is about 9.7 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 31st among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
  • The median household income is $59,087, 27% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,500 (25% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,125 a month.

Local data for Brandon, VT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brandon, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,087

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$237,500

Median rent

$1,125/mo

Homeownership

76.4%

Bachelor's or higher

33.6%

Median age

50.5

Average commute

22.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (270), Irish Americans (178), Scottish Americans (154).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutland County. PPP loans are for Brandon.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,345

25,317 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,361

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$484M

FY 2026, $7,989 per person

Rutland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brandon, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.3%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home17.1%

Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brandon, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

964

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

245

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 9°F

41.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brandon, VT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Brandon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PittsfordCensus-designated place7.4 mi2
ProctorCensus-designated place9.4 mi3.7
ChittendenCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.5
East MiddleburyCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
BensonCensus-designated place13 mi3.9
RutlandCity14 mi7.6
West RutlandCensus-designated place14 mi3.7
CastletonCensus-designated place15 mi1.3
RochesterCensus-designated place15 mi0.6
MiddleburyCensus-designated place15 mi14.2
Castleton Four CornersCensus-designated place15 mi2.1
Ticonderoga, NYCensus-designated place17 mi4.3
North ClarendonCensus-designated place17 mi1.3
Fair HavenCensus-designated place17 mi2.7
Killington VillageCensus-designated place19 mi5.9
South LincolnCensus-designated place19 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brandon, VT in?
Brandon is in Rutland County, Vermont.
What is the population of Brandon, VT?
About 1,927 people live in Brandon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brandon?
Nearby places include Pittsford (7.4 mi), Proctor (9.4 mi), Chittenden (9.6 mi), East Middlebury (12 mi), Benson (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023