Living in Brucetown, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brucetown · Census data 2020–2024
Brucetown has 250 residents with a median age of 24.1. The median household income is $104,250 (12% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $278,300.
Brucetown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brucetown at a glance
- Population
- 250
- Median age
- 24.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $104,250State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $278,300State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Brucetown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Virginia median; home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Brucetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brucetown the median home value is $278,300, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,446 a month in housing costs.
Brucetown median household income
The median household income in Brucetown is $104,250 and the income per person is $40,523. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Brucetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 38.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.40
38.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brucetown has many vacation and second homes.
Brucetown demographics
- Population
- 250
- Median age
- 24.1
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brucetown ›
Education in Brucetown
84.8% of adults 25 and older in Brucetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 51.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brucetown
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Brucetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brucetown | 250 | $104,250 | $278,300 | — |
| Middleway | 479 | $123,917 | $298,800 | — |
| Inwood | 2,794 | $84,286 | $268,400 | $1,647 |
| Winchester | 27,913 | $63,974 | $343,000 | $1,315 |
| Berryville | 4,707 | $102,788 | $550,500 | $1,443 |
| Charles Town | 7,337 | $89,263 | $377,700 | $1,115 |
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
| Boyce | 891 | $88,616 | $425,000 | $1,375 |
| Shenandoah Retreat | 592 | $96,591 | $409,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Brucetown, VA?
The median household income in Brucetown is $104,250, 12% 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 Brucetown?
The median home value in Brucetown is $278,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Brucetown, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Virginia median; home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Brucetown?
The median age in Brucetown is 24.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Brucetown?
The average commute to work in Brucetown is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brucetown?
The unemployment rate in Brucetown is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brucetown?
84.8% of adults in Brucetown 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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