At a Glance
Median Income
$107,748
$53,219 per capita
Home Value
$349,300
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,695/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
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)
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.