Living in Breaks, Virginia

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

Breaks has 208 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $125,938 (35% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $46,100.

Breaks is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Breaks at a glance

Population
208
Median age
59State: 39
Median household income
$125,938State: $93,170
Median home value
$46,100State: $383,700
Homeowners
89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19%

Is Breaks a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Virginia median; home values 88% lower than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Breaks

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Breaks the median home value is $46,100, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Breaks$46,100
Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Breaks median household income

The median household income in Breaks is $125,938 and the income per person is $51,262. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Breaks$125,938
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Breaks: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
115
Owner-occupied
89.2%
Renter-occupied
10.8%
Vacant
11.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
2.04

Breaks demographics

Population
208
Median age
59
Under 18
13.9%
65 and older
28.8%
Households
102
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Breaks

19% of adults 25 and older in Breaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Breaks19%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Breaks

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
89.2%

Breaks vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Breaks208$125,938$46,100—
Elkhorn City846$44,000$116,700$605
Haysi519$31,833$115,800$531
Big Rock384$55,049——
Grundy872$40,804$203,600$950
Clinchco268$42,000$40,900$840
Vansant551$31,595$101,700$727
Clintwood1,400$52,083$162,800$714
Pikeville7,490$39,955$263,800$862

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Living in Breaks: FAQ

What is the median household income in Breaks, VA?

The median household income in Breaks is $125,938, 35% 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 Breaks?

The median home value in Breaks is $46,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.

Is Breaks, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Virginia median; home values 88% lower than the state median.

What is the median age in Breaks?

The median age in Breaks is 59 years (Virginia: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Breaks?

The unemployment rate in Breaks is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Breaks?

19% of adults in Breaks 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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