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Drakes Branch, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lunenburg County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
475
Population
115/sq mi density
$19,620
Median Income
$21,644 per capita
$119,100
Home Value
$167,623 Zillow
$498
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
431
Violent Crime/100K
2,975 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,620 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $498/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$119,100
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$498/mo
57% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.7%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
332
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$119,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$167,623
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.7%
Owner-Occupied
41.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$498/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
58.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $119,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $167,623 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $498 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 332 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 32.9% |