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Broadway, NC

North Carolina · Lee County

Broadway is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,429. Residents earn $62,679 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,429 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$62,679 Median Income $47,039 per capita
$236,100 Home Value $264,096 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
265 Violent Crime/100K 3,402 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,679 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$236,100 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K (30% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,679
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $236,100
16% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 265/100K
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.5%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $924
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.3%
40% higher than US avg

How Broadway Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,429
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,679
Per Capita$47,039
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$4,261M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,100
Rent$924
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$264,096
Housing Units675
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property3,402/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured12.9%
Smoking15.5%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation456 ft (139 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.44

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.0%
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Is Broadway a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Broadway receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Broadway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Broadway is $62,679, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Broadway is $236,100, 16% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Broadway is below the national average at 265 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,402 per 100,000, 74% above the national average.

Education

27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Broadway enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Broadway has a population of 1,429 with a density of 1,108 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 48.1 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.8% female and 46.2% male. The city is predominantly White (86.1%), with 6.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents, while 6.3% speak Spanish. 9.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,429
Total Population
1,108
People / sq mi
48.1yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Broadway vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish 6.3%
53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Broadway vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Broadway is $62,679, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,039 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,117, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,866 business establishments, including 137 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 6.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Broadway vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,679
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,039
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$69,731
Gini Index0.431 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.3%
40% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,866
County GDP$4,261M

Business (County)

Restaurants137
Healthcare153
Retail247
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,196
20% above US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Broadway is $236,100, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $264,096, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $924 (21% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 78.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 675 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $4,196 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,100
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$264,096

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$924
21% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.8%
Owner-Occupied78.8%
Renter-Occupied21.2%
Housing Units675
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,196
20% above US avg
Effective Rate1.78%
In Broadway, 35.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.1% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 32.1% have high blood pressure. 15.5% are current smokers. 17.5% report binge drinking. 24.3% are physically inactive. 26.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.0% experience frequent mental distress. 12.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,944. The dentist ratio is 1:1,871. 64.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Broadway vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.5%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Uninsured12.9%
50% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,944
Dentists1:1,871
Mental Health1:459
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits60.5%
Premature Death12,122/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access64.3%
Healthcare Facilities153
Broadway has a violent crime rate of 265 per 100,000 residents, 30% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,402 per 100,000, 74% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Broadway receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Broadway vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent265.1/100K
30% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property3,402.1/100K
74% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
Traffic Accidents46
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Broadway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates35.4573°N, 79.0572°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportRaleigh-Durham International (RDU)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 26, 2019.

Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 99 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 94 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 91 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 240 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 181 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 247 km
2018 Florence Category 2 173 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 211 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 228 km
2011 Irene Category 1 236 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 224 km
2004 Alex Category 2 280 km
2004 Charley Category 1 187 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 278 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 184 km
1999 Irene Category 2 275 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 170 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 171 km
1996 Fran Category 3 43 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 142 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 204 km
1986 Charley Category 1 248 km
1984 Diana Category 4 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

314 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 1,005 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 54 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 86 km 3
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 50 km 2
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 27 km 6
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 72 km 12
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF3 73 km 1
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 93 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 78 km 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
May 5, 2009 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 27, 2009 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 98 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 96 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 100 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 66 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 65 km
2006 OVERHILLS 1,436 26 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,319 88 km
2010 CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE 1,252 68 km
2020 UWH NARROWS DAM RX 1,222 92 km
2018 STRAUSBURG ROAD 1,219 65 km
2017 GARDNER FARM LANE 1,112 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,090 54 km
2011 VALENTINE 1,083 70 km
2024 HORSESHOE LAKE 990 79 km
2002 UNNAMED 889 100 km
2022 CEDAR CREEK 872 73 km
2009 UNNAMED 871 79 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 748 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Broadway has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.1").

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Broadway is located in Lee County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 58.3% of the vote, a 17.5-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 153 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 88.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.3%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
Traffic Accidents46
Avg Accident Severity2.6 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.5%
18% below US avg
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+9.3%
School Test Score5.44
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi
CountyLee County County

Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Avg Download Speed161.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed35.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations10
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities153
Restaurants137
Retail Stores247

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home6.4%
Average costs for common services in Broadway. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit $330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit $189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit $2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning $123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling $236 ($141–$377)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement $283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4) $566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement $189 ($94–$330)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair $377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair $943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested) $14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense $4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation $472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation $2,358 ($943–$4,715)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($71–$236)
Manicure $24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$123)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$71)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly) $377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming $57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter $283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter $189 ($94–$377)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$629
Toddler$513
Preschool$461
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$591
Toddler$509
Preschool$480
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lee County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 8,498 81 $77,252 3.74
Retail Trade 3,246 267 $37,615 1.17
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,594 198 $50,867 0.65
Accommodation & Food Services 2,364 143 $20,911 0.94
Administrative & Waste Services 1,588 132 $53,247 0.97
Construction 1,388 211 $58,715 0.96
Wholesale Trade 1,274 90 $67,528 1.17
Professional & Technical Services 857 193 $79,448 0.45
Other Services 509 145 $39,144 0.61
Transportation & Warehousing 484 49 $55,632 0.41
Finance & Insurance 404 96 $95,136 0.36
Educational Services 353 22 $42,616 0.62
Arts & Entertainment 229 20 $23,331 0.49
Real Estate 211 84 $53,850 0.49
Information & Technology 154 39 $71,627 0.30
Utilities 117 6 $92,756 1.11
Management of Companies 38 4 $50,401 0.08
Unclassified 4 8 $86,329 0.10

Schools in Broadway

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Broadway Elementary Elementary 483 35 13.8:1
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Radio Stations near Broadway

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WCMC-FM 99.9 The Fan ESPN carolina hurricanes, sports AAC+ 64 kbps
WCPE TheClassicalStation classical AAC+ 128 kbps
Jukin Oldies beach music, oldies MP3 64 kbps
TALK 97.3FM - 990AM WEEB conservative, conservative talk MP3 56 kbps
Radio 252 classic, oldies MP3 192 kbps
WRAL News+ local news, news AAC+ 64 kbps
100.7 WRDU — UNKNOWN
His Radio christian, contemporary AAC+ 96 kbps
95.7 That Station aaa, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
WKNC 88.1 HD2 college radio, indie MP3 192 kbps
WKNC 88.1 HD1 blues, classical MP3 192 kbps
Little Raleigh Radio: High quality 64 Kbps AAC+ country, independent radio AAC+ 64 kbps
WXYC freeform MP3 128 kbps

National Parks Near Broadway

25 national parks and monuments found near Broadway.

ParkTypeFee
Bay Tree Lake State Natural Area State Park Free
Bushy Lake State Natural Area State Park Free
Carver's Creek State Park State Park Free
Cheraw State Park State Park Free
Deep River State Trail State Park Free
Dutchmans Creek Mitigation Site State Park Free
Eno River State Park State Park Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park National Military Park Free
Haw River State Park State Park Free
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area State Park Free
Long Bluff State Park State Park Free
Lower Haw River State Natural Area State Park Free
Lumber River State Park State Park Free
Lumber State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area State Park Free
Moores Creek National Battlefield National Battlefield Free
Mountains-to-Sea Trail State Park Free
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Os-058 State Park Free
Raven Rock State Park State Park Free
Singletary Lake State Park State Park Free
Warwick Mill Bay State Natural Area State Park Free
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve State Park Free
White Lake State Lake State Park Free
William B. Umstead State Park State Park Free

Museums in Broadway

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM9193625416$182,498
RAILROAD HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORY MUSEUM110 CHARLOTTE AVENUE9197767479$20,553
LEE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONCURE MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM
OLE GILLIAM MILL PARKHISTORY MUSEUM9197763196

Libraries in Broadway

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
HARNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY601 S MAIN ST0.0239,857
LEE COUNTY LIBRARY107 HAWKINS AVE0.0135,924

Farmers Markets in Broadway

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Food ShuttlleVisit
Holly Springs Farmers Market300 West Ballentine Street11/03/2018 to 04/20/2019Sat: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM;
LILLINGTON FARMERS MARKET401 North Lillington at Health Dept.
Mobile Farm Fresh of NCVisit

Restaurants in Broadway

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hollywood Pizza & Subs
Howard’s Dips & Dawgs
Los Charros Mexican Restaurant
The Brass Kettle Cafe
Woodard Family BBQ & Grill

Veterinaries in Broadway

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carolina Veterinary Hospital of Sanford, PC

Gas Stations in Broadway

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K
Circle K
Dollar General Gas
Exxon
Murphy USA
Seminole Mart 1
Tri River Bait And Tackle

Banks in Broadway

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Bank

Golf Courses in Broadway

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Creek Course
Lake Course

Breweries in Broadway

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aviator BreweryFood & Drink, Brewery, Breweries209 Technology Park Ln9195672337
Bombshell Beer Co, Bombshell Beer CompanyBrewery and Beer Garden, Brewery, Beer Garden120 Quantum St9198231933Visit
Koal Brewery and TaproomBar and Brewery, Bar and Brewery Southwest Raleigh4816 Edgecliff Ct

Cell Towers in Broadway

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
3727 OLD APEX HOLLY SPRINGS RDTOWER140
Merry Oaks Cell Site - 220 NEW ELAM CHURCH RDTOWER92
Adjacent to 410 Palestine RoadTOWER82
Jonesboro Cell Site - 607 MAIN STTOWER66

Fire Stations in Broadway

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Cape Fear Rural Fire Department100 Johnson STMostly volunteer919-258-6511

Bridges in Broadway

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous199815335,000F
CulvertConcrete continuous19622228,000G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel200714214,250G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel200714213,250G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous201229011,250G
SlabConcrete20131979,500F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20131979,500F
CulvertConcrete continuous1962219,333G
SlabPrestressed concrete20051074,900G
SlabPrestressed concrete19861373,000G
CulvertSteel2006212,300G
SlabPrestressed concrete19781061,100F
CulvertSteel1994381,000G
SlabPrestressed concrete1993127800G
CulvertConcrete continuous197824340F
CulvertSteel199425280G
CulvertSteel198421180G
CulvertConcrete continuous196221101G
CulvertPrestressed concrete200030100G

Superfund Sites Near Broadway

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA, INC.985 CORINTH ROADCHATHAM
FAYETTEVILLE GENERATION, LLC130 N. STEELE STREET, SUITE ALEE
PERFORMANCE FIBERS, INC.338 PEA RDG RDWAKE

Airports Near Broadway

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Raleigh-Durham International AirportRDULarge Airport
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis FieldFAYMedium Airport
Johnston Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Pope FieldPOBMedium Airport
Simmons Army Air FieldFBGMedium Airport
Air Harbor Airport—Small Airport
Allens Airport—Small Airport
Bagwell Airport—Small Airport
Barclaysville Field—Small Airport
Barker Field—Small Airport
Brocks Airport—Small Airport
Brooks Field—Small Airport
Buie Field—Small Airport
Burlington Alamance Regional Airport—Small Airport
C A G Farms Airport—Small Airport
Causey Airport—Small Airport
Champion UAS Launch and Recovery Site—Small Airport
Charles Field—Small Airport
Cox Airport—Small Airport
Dakota Air Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Dead Dog Airport—Small Airport
Dean Field—Small Airport
Deck Airpark—Small Airport
Deer Run Airport—Small Airport
Derby Aerodrome—Small Airport
Derksen Airport—Small Airport
E T Field—Small Airport
Eagles Landing Airport—Small Airport
Eastover Air Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Fiddleair Airport—Small Airport
Fields Airport—Small Airport
Flint Ridge Airport—Small Airport
Flyers Airpark—Small Airport
Fuquay Airport / Angier Field—Small Airport
Gary Fox Airport—Small Airport
Gilliam-McConnell Airfield—Small Airport
Grays Creek Airport—Small Airport
Greensboro Executive Airport—Small Airport
Hall Field—Small Airport
Hardaway Field—Small Airport
Harnett Regional Jetport Airport—Small Airport
Hinshaw (Greenacres) Airport—Small Airport
Holland Drop Zone Airstrip—Small Airport
Kecks Airport—Small Airport
Kimrey Airport—Small Airport
Lake Ridge Aero Park Airport—Small Airport
Larry F Warren Field—Small Airport
Laurinburg Maxton AirportMXESmall Airport
Loop Field Ultralight Flightpark—Small Airport
Luzon Drop Zone Airfield—Small Airport

Police Stations in Broadway

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Harnett County Sheriff's Office175 Bain Street
Holly Springs Police Department750 Holly Springs Road
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Lillington Police Department

Grocery Stores in Broadway

9 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Circle K 2704599Convenience Store4690 HWY 87 South
Circle K 2720144Convenience Store200 N Main St
Circle K 2720219Convenience Store1413 Broadway Rd
Circle K 2723300Convenience Store12457 Highway 421 S
Dollar General 9478Other112 N Main St
DOLLARTREE 9613Other131 N. Main St.
Gary Thomas Farms NAFMNPFarmers and Markets443 Thomas Rd
Gross FarmsFarmers and Markets1606 Pickett Rd
Piggly Wiggly 5Supermarket300 Main Street

DOL Wage Violations in Broadway

1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $5,563 in back wages owed to 5 employees.

1
Violations
$5,563
Back Wages Owed
5
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Piggly Wiggly #5 — Piggly Wiggly #26 27505 — 1 $5,563 $1,113 5

Churches & Religious Organizations in Broadway

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BAPTIST CHAPEL CHURCHPO BOX 489
CROSSROADS FOR CHRIST INCPO BOX 51
J R POE THERAPY DOG MINISTRY104 FIDDLER DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Broadway

What is the population of Broadway?

Broadway has a population of 1,429 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 1,108 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.8% female and 46.2% male.

Is Broadway expensive to live in?

Broadway is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,679, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,100 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $924 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Broadway safe?

Broadway is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 265 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,402 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Broadway receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Broadway?

Broadway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Broadway?

The job market in Broadway is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,117. There are 1,866 business establishments in the area, including 137 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 6.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Broadway?

The median home value in Broadway is $236,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $264,096. For renters, the median monthly rent is $924. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 78.8%. The average annual property tax is $4,196.

How are the schools in Broadway?

Schools in Broadway score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.5% of adults in Broadway hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Broadway?

The obesity rate in Broadway is 35.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.5% of adults are smokers. 24.3% are physically inactive. 26.8% of residents report depression. 12.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 64.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,944.

What is transportation like in Broadway?

The average commute in Broadway is 29 minutes. 88.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Broadway?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Broadway is 86.1% White, 6.9% Black or African American. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.3% speak Spanish. 9.6% of the population are military veterans. 16.1% of residents have a disability. 93.3% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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