At a Glance
Median Income
$214,563
$86,528 per capita
Home Value
$915,900
Zillow: $780,777
Median Rent
$2,322/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.5%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.5% smoking rate
How Braddock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braddock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Braddock a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Braddock residents earn a median household income of $214,563 , which is 186% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,528. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,798 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Braddock is $915,900 , 225% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $780,777. Median rent is $2,322/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
71.5% of adults in Braddock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braddock has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,404
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$214,563
Per Capita$86,528
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
A
Home Value$915,900
Rent$2,322
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$780,777
Housing Units2,349
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation400 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+36.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed264 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Braddock was built in 1986.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
22.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 264 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.