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Brightwood, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Madison County County
Brightwood, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Brightwood a Good Place to Live?
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 2.3% (36% below 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 $399,031. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Brightwood reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,903/100K.
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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.