Living in Braddock, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Braddock · Census data 2020–2024
Braddock has 6,536 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $211,689 (127% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $941,600, the median rent is $2,419/month.
Braddock at a glance
- Population
- 6,536
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $211,689State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $941,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,419/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Braddock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 127% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 145% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Braddock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Braddock the median home value is $941,600, 183% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,419 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Braddock median household income
The median household income in Braddock is $211,689 and the income per person is $86,036. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Braddock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,332
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.89
Braddock demographics
- Population
- 6,536
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 2,248
- Foreign-born
- 22.7%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Braddock ›
Education in Braddock
73.9% of adults 25 and older in Braddock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 39.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Braddock
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 4.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Braddock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock | 6,536 | $211,689 | $941,600 | $2,419 |
| Fair Oaks | 35,545 | $123,947 | $608,200 | $2,275 |
| Fair Lakes | 8,894 | $127,332 | $588,200 | $2,419 |
| Fairfax Station | 12,566 | $212,224 | $897,000 | $2,794 |
| Union Mill | 4,484 | $250,001 | $961,400 | $2,365 |
| George Mason | 9,937 | $150,341 | $728,000 | $2,426 |
| Fairfax | 25,026 | $132,348 | $722,600 | $2,245 |
| Kings Park West | 13,442 | $170,039 | $742,800 | $2,560 |
| Greenbriar | 8,243 | $142,634 | $662,500 | $2,324 |
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What is the median household income in Braddock, VA?
The median household income in Braddock is $211,689, 127% higher 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 Braddock?
The median home value in Braddock is $941,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Braddock?
The median gross rent in Braddock is $2,419 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Braddock, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 127% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 145% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Braddock?
The median age in Braddock is 46.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Braddock?
The average commute to work in Braddock is 29 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Braddock?
The unemployment rate in Braddock is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Braddock?
73.9% of adults in Braddock 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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