At a Glance
Median Income
$75,417
$25,652 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $250,674
Median Rent
$887/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $250,674. 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.
Safety & Crime
Braswell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population393
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$25,652
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$5,183M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$887
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$250,674
Housing Units134
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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