Brucetown is a small town of 235 in Virginia, with a median household income of $91,964
and a 11.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brucetown stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brucetown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brucetown 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: 94.3
Brucetown's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brucetown costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brucetown, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$296,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$91,964
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brucetown's violent crime rate is 62.7 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
62.7 /100k
Property Crime
1030.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brucetown is served primarily by Frederick County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brucetown, VA
National Avg
School District
Frederick County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
12
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
57.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brucetown sees average highs of 42.1°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.1 inches of snow per year.
Brucetown's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brucetown roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $296,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Brucetown's violent crime rate is 62.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1030.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brucetown are operated by Frederick County Public Schools.
The district has 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 57.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brucetown, VA has a population of 235, a median household income of $91,964, and an unemployment rate of 11.8%.
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.
Brucetown averages 42.1°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches
with about 23.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brucetown, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22624.
The population of Brucetown, Virginia is 235 with a median age of 29.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brucetown: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $296,700, median household income $91,964, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brucetown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
