IS BRANDON FLORIDA A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE?

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GUIDE SUMMARY:

  • BRANDON FLORIDA

  • THINGS TO DO IN BRANDON FLORIDA

  • BRANDON FL ZIPCODES

  • BRANDON FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOODS

  • HOW FAR IS BRANDON FROM TAMPA

  • SCHOOLS IN BRANDON FLORIDA

IS BRANDON FLORIDA A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE?

Brandon, FL is a southeastern suburb of Tampa located about 15-20 minutes away with a population of approximately 115,000 people. Brandon is not a new suburb but it has seen a lot of growth. The biggest period of growth was from the 1970’s to 2000 with an influx of almost 60,000 new residents. The new construction and affordability really contributed to the popularity back then. Today it is still a popular area for families and for military members who want easy access to Macdill Airforce Base but can’t afford to live in the city of Tampa or just don’t want to. The area is still a growing community with newer schools and well-established businesses. To learn more about the connected suburb of Brandon, Fl check out the video above.

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THINGS TO DO IN BRANDON FL

There are plenty of active things to do in Brandon, Florida. The outdoor enthusiast will love Alafia River State Park, popular for over 20 miles of mountain biking trails, hiking trails, and even reserved equestrian areas. The park also offers fishing and canoeing to the South and picnic pavilions and campgrounds throughout. For all of your outdoor needs, the huge Bass Pro Shop is a sight to see and even has a restaurant, Islamorada Fish Company.

For a different active experience, you can find attractions like TopGolf (an entertaining driving range with great food and drinks or IFly (an indoor skydiving center). Dave and Busters, a sports bar style arcade, is a newer addition to the local entertainment which can be enjoyed by kids and adults. 

Speaking of kid entertainment, Brandon has a great place to burn some energy. Sky Zone is a trampoline park with awesome activities like dodgeball, basketball, a foam pit, climbing walls, and more. Best part, you definitely don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this place. 

Another indoor activity would be to visit Westfield Brandon Town Center Mall, a revamped shopping experience with restaurants, department stores, specialty shops, and more. Sometimes they have events going on as well, which you can find on their website.

BRANDON FL ZIPCODES

The zip codes for Brandon, Fl are 33508, 33509, 33510, 33511, 33578, 33584, 33594, and 33596.

BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRANDON FL

As you can tell by the zip codes above there are quite a few neighborhoods in Brandon. Providence Lakes is a popular area due to the range of prices and housing. You can find townhomes or single-family homes with as many as 4 bedrooms. It’s also right in the heart of Brandon making it a very central and convenient location. 

Sterling Ranch is another convenient neighborhood. With places like Costco, Total Wine, Lowe’s, and Walmart less than 2 miles away it’s no surprise this is a top choice. There are over 750 single family homes in the well established, deed restricted community.

For buyers looking to get a newer build and larger home, Arbor Oaks is the place. The community finished its early construction of homes in 2015 and continued to build till 2018. You can expect these to be larger 3- or 4-bedroom homes with generous space, expanding all the way up to luxury 6-bedroom homes with large lots and multi car garages.

BRANDON HOMES FOR SALE

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While searching for homes in Brandon, Florida, you will notice there is a wide variety of homes ranging from townhomes to luxury homes. The Median home sales price in Brandon, Florida was close to $395k in 2022.  With the ever-changing market it is good to know where home prices are headed and with low inventory you have to be first in line.  Contact our team and we can tailor a home search specific to you or you can use our home search tool to search through the current homes for sale in Brandon, Florida.

HOW FAR IS BRANDON FROM TAMPA?

Brandon, Florida is a quick 15–20-minute commute to Tampa with two common routes. One is the downtown FL-618 Selmon Expressway which is a paid toll road or E State Rd 60 W/E Adamo Dr. When traveling to Tampa International Airport expect a 25-35 minute drive.

SCHOOLS IN BRANDON FLORIDA


Elementary Schools in Brandon

  • Mintz Elementary: Public district, PK-5|853 students

  • Brooker Elementary: Public district, PK-5|957 students

  • Limona Elementary: Public district, PK-5|637 students


Middle Schools in Brandon 

  • Burns Middle: Public district, 6-8|1,316 students


High Schools in Brandon

  • Brandon High school: Public district, 9-12|1,875 students

Designations: PK= Pre School. Schools are based on PUBLIC DISTRICT ONLY. All information above directly from GreatSchools.org.

Are the Schools Good in Brandon, FL?

First, let us all thank our teachers for everything they do in every school! "Good" schools is an opinion and due diligence is required. Click the button if you would like to learn more about schools in Brandon, FL.

If you are unfamiliar with the area, let our team help you search for homes in Brandon, Florida. We are licensed realtors specializing in the Tampa Bay area with a focus on helping you find the best neighborhood and things to do to match your lifestyle. We look forward to hearing from you.