What are the schools like in Bracey, VA?

Bracey is served primarily by Mecklenburg County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bracey?

The median household income in Bracey, VA is $71,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.6%.

What is the weather like in Bracey, VA?

Bracey has an average high temperature of 50.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.5 inches.

Bracey, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bracey, VA?

Bracey has a violent crime rate of 183.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1141.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bracey, VA a Good Place to Live?

Bracey is a small town of 1,417 in Virginia, with a median household income of $71,500 and a 10.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bracey stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bracey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bracey city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bracey metro area.

Metric	Bracey, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$241,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bracey's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.1 /100k

Property Crime

1141.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bracey is served primarily by Mecklenburg County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bracey, VA	National Avg
School District	Mecklenburg County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bracey sees average highs of 50.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 5.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bracey, VA
Average High — January	50.5°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	5.5"

Demographics

Metric	Bracey, VA	National Avg
Population	1,417	—
Median Age	62.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.9%	22.2%
65 and over	44.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bracey

Bracey, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

23919 23950

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bracey, VA affordable or expensive?

Bracey has a median home value of $241,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $71,500.

What is the crime rate in Bracey, VA?

Bracey's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1141.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bracey?

Public schools in Bracey are operated by Mecklenburg County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bracey, VA a good place to live?

Bracey, VA has a population of 1,417, a median household income of $71,500, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bracey?

Bracey averages 50.5°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 5.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bracey?

Bracey, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 23919, 23950.

What is the population of Bracey?

The population of Bracey, Virginia is 1,417 with a median age of 62.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bracey?

Key numbers for living in Bracey: median home $241,300, median household income $71,500, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bracey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.