Living in Branchville, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branchville · Census data 2020–2024
Branchville has 146 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median home value is $155,200.
Branchville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Branchville at a glance
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 53.4State: 39
- Median home value
- $155,200State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 52 min
Is Branchville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Branchville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Branchville the median home value is $155,200, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,800 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Branchville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 82
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 39%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.92
39% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Branchville has many vacation and second homes.
Branchville demographics
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branchville ›
Education in Branchville
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Branchville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Branchville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 52 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Branchville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branchville | 146 | — | $155,200 | — |
| Boykins | 631 | $61,042 | $192,000 | $1,086 |
| Severn | 158 | $62,500 | $120,500 | — |
| Newsoms | 289 | $57,969 | $164,800 | $1,011 |
| Conway | 832 | $36,920 | $106,000 | $594 |
| Capron | 148 | $73,333 | $187,500 | $1,929 |
| Seaboard | 585 | $25,776 | $91,500 | $508 |
| Murfreesboro | 3,170 | $39,914 | $158,600 | $1,079 |
| Courtland | 1,579 | $60,673 | $235,600 | $1,068 |
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What is the average home price in Branchville?
The median home value in Branchville is $155,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Branchville, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 52 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Branchville?
The median age in Branchville is 53.4 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Branchville?
The average commute to work in Branchville is 52 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Branchville?
The unemployment rate in Branchville is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Branchville?
8.2% of adults in Branchville 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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