Living in Bramwell, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bramwell · Census data 2020–2024
Bramwell has 135 residents with a median age of 73.1. The median household income is $53,929 (10% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $93,000, the median rent is $708/month.
Bramwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bramwell at a glance
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 73.1State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $53,929State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $93,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $708/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Bramwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bramwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bramwell the median home value is $93,000, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, which is 12.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,536 a month in housing costs.
Bramwell median household income
The median household income in Bramwell is $53,929 and the income per person is $32,287. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Bramwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 160
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 56.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.93
56.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bramwell has many vacation and second homes.
Bramwell demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 73.1
- Under 18
- 2.2%
- 65 and older
- 60%
- Households
- 70
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bramwell ›
Education in Bramwell
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Bramwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bramwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 97.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Bramwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramwell | 135 | $53,929 | $93,000 | $708 |
| Pocahontas | 234 | $42,344 | $38,800 | $917 |
| Bluewell | 1,992 | $35,168 | $125,500 | $728 |
| Montcalm | 484 | $63,024 | — | — |
| Brush Fork | 1,096 | $70,098 | $90,000 | — |
| Boissevain | 830 | $27,516 | $32,100 | — |
| Bluefield | 4,979 | $54,041 | $152,500 | $870 |
| Bluefield | 9,387 | $49,375 | $105,400 | $804 |
| Anawalt | 109 | $38,000 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Bramwell, WV?
The median household income in Bramwell is $53,929, 10% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bramwell?
The median home value in Bramwell is $93,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Bramwell?
The median gross rent in Bramwell is $708 per month, about 12.5% of household income.
Is Bramwell, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Bramwell?
The median age in Bramwell is 73.1 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Bramwell?
The average commute to work in Bramwell is 16 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bramwell?
The unemployment rate in Bramwell is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bramwell?
19.1% of adults in Bramwell 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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