At a Glance
Median Income
$115,972
$51,219 per capita
Home Value
$348,500
Zillow: $404,751
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
1,930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Brunswick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brunswick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brunswick 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
Brunswick residents earn a median household income of $115,972 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,219. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,314 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brunswick is $348,500 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,751. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Brunswick reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,930/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Brunswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brunswick has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,994
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,437/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,972
Per Capita$51,219
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,500
Rent$1,139
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$404,751
Housing Units3,131
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property1,930/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault187/100K
Burglary280/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation435 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Brunswick was built in 1984.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.