At a Glance
Median Income
$68,333
$54,570 per capita
Home Value
$191,100
Zillow: $191,063
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.9% smoking rate
How Bracey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bracey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bracey a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bracey residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,570. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bracey is $191,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,063. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
37.9% of adults in Bracey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bracey has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,243
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$54,570
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,100
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$191,063
Housing Units2,193
Rent Burden12.7%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,445/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation307 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bracey was built in 1995.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.