City profile
Brandon, SD
Minnehaha County · Population 10,996
Brandon is a town in Minnehaha County, SD with about 10,996 residents and a typical home value near $337,000. It is 8 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
18°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$336,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,137
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
97
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.10%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.11%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
162 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 43% Democratic / 55% Republican
Community
Population
10,996
Black population
3.4%
County
Minnehaha County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SD is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme cold, hail
Highlights
- About 10,996 residents
- Typical home value about $337,000
- 8 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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