Living in Brandermill, Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brandermill · Census data 2020–2024

Brandermill has 13,730 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $107,396 (15% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $376,000, the median rent is $1,782/month.

Brandermill at a glance

Population
13,730
Median age
42.8State: 39
Median household income
$107,396State: $93,170
Median home value
$376,000State: $383,700
Median rent
$1,782/moState: $1,579
Homeowners
69.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
Average commute
26 min

Is Brandermill a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.8%.

Cons: Unemployment of 4.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Brandermill

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brandermill the median home value is $376,000, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,782 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,979 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Brandermill$376,000
Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Brandermill$1,782
Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Brandermill median household income

The median household income in Brandermill is $107,396 and the income per person is $54,839. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Brandermill$107,396
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Brandermill: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
6,048
Owner-occupied
69.7%
Renter-occupied
30.3%
Vacant
4.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.38

Brandermill demographics

Population
13,730
Median age
42.8
Under 18
20.4%
65 and older
21.8%
Households
5,769
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans
7.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White74.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Black10%
Asian5.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brandermill ›

Education in Brandermill

49.1% of adults 25 and older in Brandermill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 19.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Brandermill49.1%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Brandermill

Unemployment rate
4.6%State: 4.3%
Average commute
26 minState: 27 min
Work from home
20.5%
Drive alone
71.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Walk to work
1.3%
Homes with broadband
95.9%

Brandermill vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Brandermill13,730$107,396$376,000$1,782
Woodlake7,358$139,344$406,800$1,902
Midlothian19,120$110,084$408,500$1,760
Rockwood10,010$97,992$354,400$1,744
Manchester12,445$80,296$317,000$1,558
Bon Air16,904$101,879$365,200$1,799
Meadowbrook20,749$86,054$298,500$1,583
Tuckahoe49,183$102,264$462,800$1,536
Bensley5,949$50,547$218,500$1,238

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Living in Brandermill: FAQ

What is the median household income in Brandermill, VA?

The median household income in Brandermill is $107,396, 15% 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 Brandermill?

The median home value in Brandermill is $376,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.

How much is rent in Brandermill?

The median gross rent in Brandermill is $1,782 per month, about 28.5% of household income.

Is Brandermill, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Virginia median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 4.6%.

What is the median age in Brandermill?

The median age in Brandermill is 42.8 years (Virginia: 39).

How long is the commute in Brandermill?

The average commute to work in Brandermill is 26 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Brandermill?

The unemployment rate in Brandermill is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Brandermill?

49.1% of adults in Brandermill 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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