At a Glance
Median Income
$75,417
$25,652 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $251,577
Median Rent
$887/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.8% smoking rate
How Braswell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Braswell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Braswell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Braswell residents earn a median household income of $75,417 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,652. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,011 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Braswell is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,577. Median rent is $887/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
19.2% of adults in Braswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Braswell has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population393
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$25,652
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$5,183M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$887
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$251,577
Housing Units134
Rent Burden43.8%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation1,131 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Braswell was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.355 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.