Brookneal is a small town of 1,225 in Virginia, with a median household income of $42,019
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brookneal stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brookneal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brookneal 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: 90.3
Brookneal's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brookneal costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brookneal, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$103,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$890
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,019
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brookneal's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.4 /100k
Property Crime
1249.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brookneal is served primarily by Campbell County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brookneal, VA
National Avg
School District
Campbell County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brookneal sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Brookneal's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brookneal roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $103,600 and median rent is $890/month.
Brookneal's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1249.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brookneal are operated by Campbell County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brookneal, VA has a population of 1,225, a median household income of $42,019, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
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.
Brookneal averages 47.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 7.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brookneal, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24528.
The population of Brookneal, Virginia is 1,225 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brookneal: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $103,600, median household income $42,019, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookneal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
