Living in Bracey, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bracey · Census data 2020–2024
Bracey has 1,242 residents with a median age of 61.2. The median household income is $64,605 (31% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $238,300.
Bracey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bracey at a glance
- Population
- 1,242
- Median age
- 61.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,605State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $238,300State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Bracey a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bracey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bracey the median home value is $238,300, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 13% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,640 a month in housing costs.
Bracey median household income
The median household income in Bracey is $64,605 and the income per person is $52,201. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Bracey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,095
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 67.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 1.83
67.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bracey has many vacation and second homes.
Bracey demographics
- Population
- 1,242
- Median age
- 61.2
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 42%
- Households
- 680
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bracey ›
Education in Bracey
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Bracey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bracey
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Bracey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracey | 1,242 | $64,605 | $238,300 | — |
| La Crosse | 550 | $33,750 | $105,400 | $1,044 |
| Brodnax | 414 | $82,396 | $127,500 | $1,223 |
| Norlina | 1,087 | $27,143 | $94,700 | $747 |
| South Hill | 4,786 | $66,023 | $242,700 | $1,132 |
| Baskerville | 178 | $46,042 | — | $876 |
| Warrenton | 772 | $43,750 | $192,000 | $716 |
| Gasburg | 485 | $77,917 | $323,800 | — |
| Littleton | 549 | $42,083 | $108,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bracey, VA?
The median household income in Bracey is $64,605, 31% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bracey?
The median home value in Bracey is $238,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Bracey, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Bracey?
The median age in Bracey is 61.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Bracey?
The average commute to work in Bracey is 23 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bracey?
The unemployment rate in Bracey is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bracey?
32.3% of adults in Bracey have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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