Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
25%
Brookneal, VA
Area Guide
The home of an American historical figure offers a quaint lifestyle between two rivers
Rural
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Affordable
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Quiet
Nestled between Roanoke River and Staunton River, Brookneal is a small town with old-fashioned charm. Brookneal is best known for being one of the late homes of Patrick Henry, a patriot remembered for his speech before the 1775 Virginia Convention where he shouted, “Give me liberty or give me death!” This historic town maintains a quaint feel with affordable to upscale rentals for every age and lifestyle. Since Brookneal has access to two rivers, residents love to spend free time fishing or canoeing. Brookneal is truly an oasis in the countryside, but if you ever want to go on a day trip to bigger cities, Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Richmond are about a 2-hour drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,812
Average: $53,349
Education
99
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
425
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brookneal has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brookneal, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
411 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
411 Students
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Points of Interest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.