The Town FilesBrandon, Wisconsin
Village in Fond du Lac County · population 882 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,500
- Household income
- $87,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 38.1
Brandon is a village of 882 people in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $168,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Wisconsin towns, better for families than 93% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 92% of Wisconsin towns.
How Brandon ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brandon is worth $168,500, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $87,813, which is more affordable than 98% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 69.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brandon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,500 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $775 | $951 |
| Median household income | $87,813 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 69.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Brandon
| People | Brandon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Brandon
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 9.7°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.5 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brandon since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on July 18, 1996 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 14, 1991.
Severe weather in Fond du Lac County since 1996
Fond du Lac County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Fond du Lac County
Fond du Lac County had 45,047 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,238 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Brandon itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Brandon
1 public school with 106 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary | PK-5 | 106 | 11.8 |
Towns near Brandon
- Metomen, WI3.0 mi · 689 people · home $274,500
- Alto, WI4.4 mi · 1,055 people · home $250,500
- Springvale, WI4.4 mi · 675 people · home $245,300
- Waupun, WI5.4 mi · 1,373 people · home $324,600
- Rosendale, WI7.5 mi · 1,039 people · home $261,300
- Waupun, WI7.5 mi · 11,344 people · home $188,600
- Ripon, WI8.0 mi · 7,863 people · home $174,900
- Rosendale, WI9.0 mi · 738 people · home $277,300
Brandon questions
Is Brandon, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brandon scores better for retirees than 20% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 35%. 9.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Brandon?
The median owner-occupied home in Brandon is valued at $168,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,813, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Brandon?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 39.5 inches of snow.
Does Brandon get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brandon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on July 18, 1996. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)