Brightwood, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Madison County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,436 Population 288/sq mi density
$90,208 Median Income $34,478 per capita
$300,000 Home Value $417,114 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,208 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Brightwood, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,208
20% above
$34,478 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Zillow: $417,114
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
0.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Brightwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brightwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
106%
Poverty
2%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brightwood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brightwood residents earn a median household income of $90,208 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,478. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brightwood is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,114. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

21.3% of adults in Brightwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brightwood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,436
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,208
Per Capita$34,478
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$521M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$417,114
Housing Units582
Rent Burden44.7%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation543 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Brightwood was built in 1960.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.