In Braxton, West Virginia, the median home price is $136,223; median household income is $50,331; the population is 12,208; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 15.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 33.6 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Braxton at a glance
Population
12,208
Median Household Income
$50,331
Typical Home Value
$136,223
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
15.9
Avg Commute Time
33.6
About Braxton
Braxton has a population of 12,208. The median home value is $136,223, 25% below the West Virginia median. Median household income is $50,331 (16% below the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Northern, Western, and Southern.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Braxton
4 towns, by population.
Braxton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Braxton?
- Braxton has a population of 12,208 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Braxton?
- The median home value in Braxton is $136,223. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Braxton?
- Median household income in Braxton is $50,331 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Braxton in?
- Braxton is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Braxton?
- Braxton contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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