Brunswick County

VA · Pop. 30,419 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Brunswick County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 30,419.

$/Acre: $1,670

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 217 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 18.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax5.65%

Cost of Living Index107.9

Median Household Income$62,019

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,670

Median Home Price$255K

Acres for Sale3508

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season217 days

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,084 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)356 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K461

Property Crime /100K610

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyStrong