Brunswick County
VA · Pop. 15,868 · Suburban County
Brunswick County is a suburban county in Virginia, spanning 566 square miles with 15,868 residents at a density of 28 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, hay, wheat. The median home price is $133,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.54%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F and average winter lows of 29°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. VCU Community Memorial Hospital is 15.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 62.9% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 195-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $133,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Broadband reaches only 62.9% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, VCU Community Memorial Hospital, is 15.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Brunswick County, VA is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 55/100
- Median home price
- $133k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 195 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.7"
- Broadband
- 62.9%
- Nearest hospital
- VCU Community Memorial Hospital, 15.2 mi
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Homesteading in Brunswick County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Brunswick County?
- Brunswick County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 195-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.1°F, and average winter lows of 29°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $133,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 62.9% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- VCU Community Memorial Hospital is 15.2 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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