The Town FilesBracey, Virginia
Community in Mecklenburg County · population 1,372 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,300
- Household income
- $64,605
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 61.2
Bracey is a community of 1,372 people in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The median home is worth $238,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 100% of Virginia towns, better for a vacation home than 100% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 95% of Virginia towns.
How Bracey ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bracey is worth $238,300, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $64,605, which is more affordable than 57% of Virginia towns. 84.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bracey | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,300 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $64,605 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 64.2% | — |
Who lives in Bracey
| People | Bracey | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 42.0% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 23.4% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 91.8% |
Weather in Bracey
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 43.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bracey since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on February 24, 2016 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 24, 2016.
Severe weather in Mecklenburg County since 1996
Mecklenburg County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
Jobs and pay in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County had 11,719 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,731 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Bracey itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Bracey
- La Crosse, VA8.4 mi · 614 people · home $105,400
- South Hill, VA10.0 mi · 4,690 people · home $242,700
- Norlina, NC10.4 mi · 920 people · home $94,700
- Warrenton, NC12.8 mi · 851 people · home $192,000
- Littleton, NC15.2 mi · 559 people · home $108,700
- Lawrenceville, VA18.8 mi · 1,014 people · home $126,700
- South Rosemary, NC23.9 mi · 2,753 people · home $86,800
- Henderson, NC24.3 mi · 15,060 people · home $123,800
Bracey questions
Is Bracey, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bracey scores better for retirees than 95% of Virginia towns and quieter than 100%. 42.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.2).
How much does a house cost in Bracey?
The median owner-occupied home in Bracey is valued at $238,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,605, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Bracey?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 4.0 inches of snow.
Does Bracey get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bracey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on February 24, 2016. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)