At a Glance
Median Income
$158,258
$60,289 per capita
Home Value
$543,000
Zillow: $504,873
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
9.8% smoking rate
How Brandywine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brandywine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brandywine a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brandywine residents earn a median household income of $158,258 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,289. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brandywine is $543,000 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $504,873. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
42.4% of adults in Brandywine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brandywine has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,989
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$158,258
Per Capita$60,289
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$543,000
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$504,873
Housing Units3,554
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation221 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Brandywine was built in 2005.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.