At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$44,079 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $150,399
Median Rent
$1,263/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Brodnax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brodnax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brodnax 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
Brodnax residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,079. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,062 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brodnax is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,399. Median rent is $1,263/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
10.0% of adults in Brodnax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brodnax has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population350
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born17.4%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$44,079
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,602M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$1,263
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$150,399
Housing Units176
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,700/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation374 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Brodnax was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
17.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.