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Brandermill, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Chesterfield County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
13,938 Population 2,263/sq mi density
$107,748 Median Income $53,219 per capita
$349,300 Home Value $460,251 Zillow
$1,695 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$107,748 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$349,300 home value, $1,695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brandermill, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,748
43% above
$53,219 per capita
Home Value
$349,300
24% above
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,695/mo
46% above
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
52% above
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
35% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Brandermill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brandermill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
143%
Home Value
124%
Rent
146%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
152%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brandermill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brandermill residents earn a median household income of $107,748 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,219. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,284 business establishments, including 656 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brandermill is $349,300 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,251. Median rent is $1,695/month, with 26.9% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Brandermill reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,870/100K.

Education

45.6% of adults in Brandermill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brandermill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population13,938
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2,263/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,748
Per Capita$53,219
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$24,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

A+
Home Value$349,300
Rent$1,695
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$460,251
Housing Units6,009
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,544/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation219 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Brandermill was built in 1987.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.