What are the schools like in Brambleton, VA?

Brambleton is served primarily by Loudoun County Public Schools. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Brambleton?

The median household income in Brambleton, VA is $234,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Brambleton, VA?

Brambleton has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Brambleton, VA affordable or expensive?

Brambleton's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brambleton is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $800,700 and the median rent is $1,972 per month.

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

Brambleton has a violent crime rate of 102.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 775.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brambleton, VA a Good Place to Live?

Brambleton is a small city of 22,796 in Virginia, with a median household income of $234,750 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Brambleton 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

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

Metric	Brambleton, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$800,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,972	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$234,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brambleton's violent crime rate is 102.5 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

102.5 /100k

Property Crime

775.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brambleton is served primarily by Loudoun County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brambleton, VA	National Avg
School District	Loudoun County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	18	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brambleton sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brambleton, VA
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Brambleton, VA	National Avg
Population	22,796	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	40.8%	6.3%
Under 18	32.2%	22.2%
65 and over	4.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Loudoun Valley Estates, VA 1 mi Broadlands, VA 2 mi Arcola, VA 2 mi Moorefield, VA 2 mi Stone Ridge, VA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Brambleton

Brambleton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20148

Brambleton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brambleton, VA affordable or expensive?

Brambleton's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brambleton roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $800,700 and median rent is $1,972/month.

What is the crime rate in Brambleton, VA?

Brambleton's violent crime rate is 102.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 775.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brambleton?

Public schools in Brambleton are operated by Loudoun County Public Schools. The district has 62 elementary, 18 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 76.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brambleton, VA a good place to live?

Brambleton, VA has a population of 22,796, a median household income of $234,750, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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 Brambleton?

Brambleton averages 41.9°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brambleton?

Brambleton, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20148.

What is the population of Brambleton?

The population of Brambleton, Virginia is 22,796 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brambleton?

Key numbers for living in Brambleton: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $800,700, median household income $234,750, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brambleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.