Is Brunswick County, VA good for real estate investing?

Brunswick County has an investment score of 47/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #610 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Brunswick?

The median home price in Brunswick County is $130,410. This ranks #87 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Brunswick?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Brunswick County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Brunswick County

VirginiaPopulation: 15,965

/100

Hold

#610 of 1,000 counties

#108 in Virginia (133 counties)

Market Snapshot

$130,410

Median Home Price

44% below national median

$7,754/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.95%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

47/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

11/100

Based on -6.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

93/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.5x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-6.8% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

15,965

Median Income

$52,678

vs $57,025 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.5x

Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
RappahannockVA	50	$553,653	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
LoudounVA	49	$778,995	$2,669	4.11%	Hold	View
CurrentBrunswickVA	47	$130,410	Est. pending	—	Hold
BuchananVA	47	$74,741	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
Fairfax CityVA	46	$755,224	$2,447	3.89%	Hold	View
Emporia CityVA	44	$140,161	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

HoldBrunswick is a neutral market.

Brunswick County in Virginia scores 47/100, ranking #610 of 1,000 US counties (top 81%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash