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Braddock, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,404 Population 1,004/sq mi density
$214,563 Median Income $86,528 per capita
$915,900 Home Value $780,777 Zillow
$2,322 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,709 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$214,563 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$915,900 home value, $2,322/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Braddock, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$214,563
186% above
$86,528 per capita
Home Value
$915,900
225% above
Zillow: $780,777
Median Rent
$2,322/mo
100% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
81% below
1,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.5%
112% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
35% below
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
286%
Home Value
325%
Rent
200%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
212%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Braddock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 0.8% (78% 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.

Safety & Crime

Braddock reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,709/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population6,404
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$214,563
Per Capita$86,528
Unemployment0.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,709/100K

Health

Obesity21.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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
Broadband95.3%
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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.