Brandon has one of the dozen or so designated downtowns in Vermont and holds up the northern end of the region’s Route 7 corridor. Tropical Storm Irene rocked Brandon’s core and ripped through Route 7 in 2011. A gigantic culvert buried beneath Route 7 to divert high-volume waters under the street and away from the adorable downtown was ranked as the number one project to mitigate future risk. The project flew from idea to installation in just under six years. Way to go, Brandon!
Population: 3,890
Median Age: 47
Poverty Level: 8%
Avg. Household Size: 2.36
Median Household Income: $53,526
Total Units: 1,746
Avg. Year Built: 1963
Rental Rate: 27%
Ownership Rate: 73%
Seasonal Units: 4%
Avg. Sale Price: $158,700
EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIES
Education, Services, Healthcare: 31%
Manufacturing: 11%
Prof., Science, Mngt.: 11%
Ann. Avg. Wage: $35,090
Avg. Commute: 23 min.
