At a Glance
Median Income
$57,545
$29,768 per capita
Home Value
$226,000
Zillow: $617,991
Median Rent
$747/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broad Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 3.2% (11% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,963
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,545
Per Capita$29,768
Unemployment3.2%
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%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.