Breaks, VA

Virginia

Breaks is a small town in Virginia with a population of 220. Residents earn $123,563 per year, which is 64% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
220 Population 165/sq mi density
$123,563 Median Income $47,452 per capita
$48,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $123,563
64% higher than US avg
Home Value $48,900
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Breaks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population220
Median Age58.9 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,563
Per Capita$47,452
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$851M
Commute69 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,900
RentN/A
Ownership90.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,561 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute69 min
Broadband96.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Breaks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Breaks receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Breaks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Breaks is $123,563, which is significantly higher than the national average — 64% above $75,149. This places Breaks among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 69 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Breaks is $48,900, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Breaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Breaks has a population of 220 with a density of 165 people per square mile. The median age is 58.9 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

220
Total Population
165
People / sq mi
58.9yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Breaks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Breaks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Breaks is $123,563, which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 69 minutes.

Income: Breaks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$123,563
64% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,452
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032
IRS Avg AGI$52,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)326
County GDP$851M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare26
Retail40
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time69.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Breaks is $48,900, 83% below the national average. 90.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$48,900
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.6%
Owner-Occupied90.6%

Property Tax

In Breaks, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.4% report depression. 27.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Breaks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity27.6%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress15.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.7%
Checkup Rate73.8%
Premature Death13,595/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access57.6%
Healthcare Facilities26

Crime Rates: Breaks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Breaks has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates37.3007°N, 82.2792°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS51051
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 62.2-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.9%
D 18.7%

Winner: Republican by 62.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.58
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density165/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants13
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute69.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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