Living in Broadway, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broadway · Census data 2020–2024
Broadway has 4,273 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $64,669 (31% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $284,300, the median rent is $1,095/month.
Broadway at a glance
- Population
- 4,273
- Median age
- 38.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,669State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $284,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,095/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Broadway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $284,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Broadway median household income
The median household income in Broadway is $64,669 and the income per person is $40,223. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Broadway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,959
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.32
Broadway demographics
- Population
- 4,273
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 1,833
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broadway ›
Education in Broadway
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Broadway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broadway
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Broadway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 4,273 | $64,669 | $284,300 | $1,095 |
| Timberville | 3,036 | $59,909 | $231,000 | $970 |
| New Market | 2,342 | $51,410 | $272,900 | $919 |
| Quicksburg | 106 | $89,844 | $173,600 | — |
| Mount Jackson | 2,000 | $52,297 | $193,000 | $984 |
| Harrisonburg | 51,392 | $62,254 | $299,100 | $1,184 |
| Belmont Estates | 1,162 | $86,835 | $378,700 | — |
| Shenandoah | 2,888 | $71,458 | $212,600 | $1,093 |
| Basye | 1,481 | $74,393 | $297,300 | $1,033 |
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Broadway ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Broadway: FAQ
What is the median household income in Broadway, VA?
The median household income in Broadway is $64,669, 31% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $284,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Broadway?
The median gross rent in Broadway is $1,095 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Broadway, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Broadway?
The median age in Broadway is 38.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Broadway?
The average commute to work in Broadway is 24 minutes; 8.5% 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?
28.3% 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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