Brunswick County, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
15,868 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,978 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 1 38
Feb 2 1 41
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 2 0 50
Dec 2 1 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, VA State Senate District 17, VA State House District 83, VA
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Schools

James S Russell Middle
1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Totaro Elem
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Brunswick High
2 miles, E • 5 star
Brunswick Academy
3 miles, E • 2.8 star

Colleges

Halifax Community College
27 miles, S • 1.4 star
Richard Bland College
37 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Virginia State University
41 miles, NE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Community Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Halifax Regional Medical Center Inc
26 miles, S • 1.4 star

Airports

Richmond International Airport
59 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
80 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
82 miles, S • 1 star