Living in Broadway, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broadway · Census data 2020–2024
Broadway has 1,657 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $64,926 (10% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $254,500, the median rent is $981/month.
Broadway at a glance
- Population
- 1,657
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $64,926State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $254,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Broadway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Broadway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broadway the median home value is $254,500, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,403 a month in housing costs.
Broadway median household income
The median household income in Broadway is $64,926 and the income per person is $41,988. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Broadway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 743
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.34
Broadway demographics
- Population
- 1,657
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 707
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broadway ›
Education in Broadway
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Broadway have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broadway
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Broadway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 1,657 | $64,926 | $254,500 | $981 |
| Sanford | 31,478 | $57,586 | $245,400 | $1,052 |
| Mamers | 669 | $33,561 | $118,500 | $746 |
| Barbecue | 5,910 | $79,426 | $219,800 | $1,383 |
| Moncure | 1,039 | $54,076 | — | $544 |
| Spout Springs | 11,242 | $92,402 | $358,500 | $2,010 |
| Anderson Creek | 13,927 | $87,287 | $282,200 | $1,251 |
| Lillington | 4,709 | $81,760 | $247,200 | $997 |
| Cameron | 364 | $71,875 | $184,200 | $825 |
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Broadway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Broadway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Broadway, NC?
The median household income in Broadway is $64,926, 10% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Broadway?
The median home value in Broadway is $254,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Broadway?
The median gross rent in Broadway is $981 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Broadway, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Broadway?
The median age in Broadway is 41.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Broadway?
The average commute to work in Broadway is 25 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broadway?
The unemployment rate in Broadway is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broadway?
24.5% of adults in Broadway have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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