salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 196 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Braddock?
Share of households by yearly income. 75.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Braddock
| Size | Braddock | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,119 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,452 | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Braddock overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Braddock, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Braddock
Life in Braddock
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Braddock?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,032 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $941,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $94,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Braddock, VA?
Renting in Braddock costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Braddock?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Braddock cheap or expensive?
Braddock is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $228,307. It ranks 196th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Braddock?
The median homeowner in Braddock pays $9,643 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is Braddock more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Braddock?
The median home value in Braddock is $941,600, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,536 people live in Braddock. Numbers are typical (middle) values.