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Broad Creek, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,963 Population 631/sq mi density
$57,545 Median Income $29,768 per capita
$226,000 Home Value $617,991 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,545 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $747/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Broad Creek, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,545
23% below
$29,768 per capita
Home Value
$226,000
20% below
Zillow: $617,991
Median Rent
$747/mo
36% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
7,895/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Broad Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Broad Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
80%
Rent
64%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broad Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Broad Creek residents earn a median household income of $57,545 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,768. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broad Creek is $226,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $617,991. Median rent is $747/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Broad Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,895/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Broad Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Broad Creek has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,963
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,545
Per Capita$29,768
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A
Home Value$226,000
Rent$747
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$617,991
Housing Units1,082
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property7,895/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation33 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Broad Creek was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.