What are the schools like in Braddock, VA?

Braddock is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district operates 141 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, and 28 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Braddock?

The median household income in Braddock, VA is $229,100 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Braddock, VA?

Braddock has an average high temperature of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Braddock, VA affordable or expensive?

Braddock's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Braddock is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $886,400 and the median rent is $1,855 per month.

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

Braddock has a violent crime rate of 113.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1530.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Braddock, VA a Good Place to Live?

Braddock is a small town of 6,360 in Virginia, with a median household income of $229,100 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Braddock stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Braddock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Braddock's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Braddock costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Braddock, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$886,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,855	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$229,100	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Braddock's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

113.0 /100k

Property Crime

1530.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Braddock is served primarily by Fairfax County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Braddock, VA	National Avg
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	141	—
Middle Schools	24	—
High Schools	28	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	71.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Braddock sees average highs of 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Braddock, VA
Average High — January	42.3°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Braddock, VA	National Avg
Population	6,360	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	19.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fair Oaks, VA 2 mi Fair Lakes, VA 2 mi Fairfax Station, VA 3 mi Union Mill, VA 3 mi George Mason, VA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Braddock

Braddock, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22030

Braddock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braddock, VA affordable or expensive?

Braddock's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Braddock roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $886,400 and median rent is $1,855/month.

What is the crime rate in Braddock, VA?

Braddock's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1530.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Braddock?

Public schools in Braddock are operated by Fairfax County Public Schools. The district has 141 elementary, 24 middle, and 28 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 71.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Braddock, VA a good place to live?

Braddock, VA has a population of 6,360, a median household income of $229,100, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Braddock?

Braddock averages 42.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Braddock?

Braddock, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22030.

What is the population of Braddock?

The population of Braddock, Virginia is 6,360 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Braddock?

Key numbers for living in Braddock: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $886,400, median household income $229,100, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Braddock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.