Living in Broughton, Ohio

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broughton · Census data 2020–2024

Broughton has 118 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $46,818 (34% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $80,000.

Broughton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Broughton at a glance

Population
118
Median age
55State: 39.7
Median household income
$46,818State: $71,389
Median home value
$80,000State: $214,800
Homeowners
91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
Average commute
21 min

Is Broughton a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.

Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 35.6%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Broughton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broughton the median home value is $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $736 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Broughton$80,000
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

Broughton median household income

The median household income in Broughton is $46,818 and the income per person is $26,415. 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

Broughton$46,818
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in Broughton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
57
Owner-occupied
91.3%
Renter-occupied
8.7%
Vacant
19.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.57

Broughton demographics

Population
118
Median age
55
Under 18
8.5%
65 and older
29.7%
Households
46
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broughton ›

Education in Broughton

7.7% of adults 25 and older in Broughton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Broughton7.7%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Broughton

Unemployment rate
3.8%State: 4.8%
Average commute
21 minState: 23 min
Work from home
4%
Drive alone
76%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.8%

Broughton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Broughton118$46,818$80,000—
Latty182$90,000$98,600$633
Paulding3,230$53,750$120,200$822
Haviland186$74,500$89,200$725
Grover Hill435$71,944$70,900$920
Melrose404$93,269$122,200—
Scott160$44,712$56,000$692
Oakwood499$46,172$81,400$585
Cecil138$76,250$45,000—

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Living in Broughton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Broughton, OH?

The median household income in Broughton is $46,818, 34% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Broughton?

The median home value in Broughton is $80,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

Is Broughton, OH a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 35.6%.

What is the median age in Broughton?

The median age in Broughton is 55 years (Ohio: 39.7).

How long is the commute in Broughton?

The average commute to work in Broughton is 21 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Broughton?

The unemployment rate in Broughton is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Broughton?

7.7% of adults in Broughton 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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