Brodnax is a small town of 365 in Virginia, with a median household income of $76,607
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brodnax stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brodnax is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brodnax 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: 94.5
Brodnax's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brodnax costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brodnax, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,483
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,607
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brodnax's violent crime rate is 110.9 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
110.9 /100k
Property Crime
720.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brodnax is served primarily by Piedmont Alternative School.
Metric
Brodnax, VA
National Avg
School District
Piedmont Alternative School
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brodnax sees average highs of 49.5°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Brodnax's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brodnax roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,800 and median rent is $1,483/month.
Brodnax's violent crime rate is 110.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 720.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brodnax are operated by Piedmont Alternative School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brodnax, VA has a population of 365, a median household income of $76,607, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brodnax averages 49.5°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brodnax, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23920.
The population of Brodnax, Virginia is 365 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brodnax: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $89,800, median household income $76,607, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brodnax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
