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Living in
Brambleton.
Brambleton is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Brambleton
Brambleton is a community of 23,999 people in Virginia. The median household income is $238,018, median rent runs about $2,479 per month, and median home values are around $866,000. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Brambleton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Foreign-Born
33.4%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+12.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Brambleton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brambleton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (61.0%), and 16.8% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
32.7%
of residents
65 and Older
6.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
58.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.1%
of households
Married Couples
76.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 57% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Brambleton
In Brambleton, rent runs 57% above the VA average, and home values are 126% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,073
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Brambleton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Loudoun County, which includes Brambleton, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Brambleton: Loudoun County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Loudoun County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Brambleton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute36.6 min avg
How Brambleton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brambleton, most residents work from home to work (50%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, which covers Brambleton, runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
545.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 31 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Loudoun County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Loudoun County, which includes Brambleton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 31 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $208,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $931,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2022 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $279,500 |
| 2020 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.0M |
| 2019 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 39 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Loudoun County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Loudoun County, which includes Brambleton, is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
70
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Loudoun County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brambleton has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.12" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.79" |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.45" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.92" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.65" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.13" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brambleton
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brambleton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Stonesprings Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Dulles
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Leesburg
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Reston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brambleton
Brambleton's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 79.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
79.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Manassas National Battlefield Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brambleton
Brambleton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Manassas National Battlefield Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
12 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
12 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
15 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
15 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
21 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
21 mi awayPublic Libraries in Brambleton
Brambleton Library
22850 Brambleton Plaza, Loudoun
Cities Near Brambleton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Brambleton FAQ
Is Brambleton, Virginia affordable?⌄
Brambleton's median rent is $2,479/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $238,018/year. Median home value is $865,800.
Is Brambleton, Virginia safe?⌄
Brambleton is policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 72 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 545 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brambleton, Virginia?⌄
Loudoun County, which includes Brambleton, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brambleton, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Brambleton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,479/month and median household income is $238,018/year. The median home value is $865,800. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brambleton, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Brambleton is 37 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from