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