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Cost of Living in Brunswick County, VA

Population 15,841 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$834
Median home value$142,700
Median household income$53,084

The median rent in Brunswick County, VA is $834/month, 47% lower than the Virginia median and 41% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $142,700, 57% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $53,084 a year, 43% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $722/mo

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Brunswick County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Brunswick CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$834$1,579$1,413
Median home value$142,700$383,700$332,700
Median household income$53,084$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate74.4%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate14.9%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.3%4.3%5.2%
Work from home6.9%18.3%15.1%
Median age44.739.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Brunswick County, VA?

The median gross rent in Brunswick County, VA is $834 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Brunswick County, VA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,360 a year in gross income.

Is Brunswick County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 times the median household income.

Other counties in Virginia

Fairfax County, VARent $2,276 · Income $153,637Prince William County, VARent $2,067 · Income $131,402Virginia Beach city, VARent $1,714 · Income $92,968Loudoun County, VARent $2,386 · Income $181,765Chesterfield County, VARent $1,629 · Income $101,931Henrico County, VARent $1,541 · Income $88,783

Counties with a similar cost of living

Cherokee County, OKRent $831 · Income $53,218DeKalb County, TNRent $839 · Income $53,153Decatur County, GARent $838 · Income $53,317Sampson County, NCRent $834 · Income $52,432Arkansas County, ARRent $843 · Income $53,164Franklin County, GARent $844 · Income $53,046

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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