Brandon, WI

Brandon is a city located in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin. The population was 27,906 at the 2010 census. Brandon is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Brandon has a long history as a center for agriculture and commerce. The city was founded in 1846 and named for James Brandon, an early settler. Brandon became known as the "Bread Basket of Wisconsin" because of its agricultural production and its role as a distribution center for goods produced in other parts of the state. Today, Brandon is an important commercial and industrial center in southeastern Wisconsin.

The city's economy is based on three main sectors: manufacturing, health care, and retail trade. Manufacturing accounts for more than 30% of the city's GDP, while health care and retail trade account for nearly 20% each. Brandon also has a strong service sector, including finance, insurance, and real estate services.

Real estate in Brandon is highly diversified; there are both residential and commercial properties available. The median home price in Brandon was $128,000 in February 2016 according to Zillow data. There are also many rental properties available; according to Apartment Guide data from 2016, the average rent price for an apartment in Brandon was $1,048 per month.