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Broadway, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockingham County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,221 Population 1,774/sq mi density
$61,685 Median Income $35,901 per capita
$264,900 Home Value $312,422 Zillow
$1,018 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
53°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
$61,685 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$264,900 home value, $1,018/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Broadway, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,685
18% below
$35,901 per capita
Home Value
$264,900
6% below
Zillow: $312,422
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
12% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Broadway Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
94%
Rent
88%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broadway 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

Broadway residents earn a median household income of $61,685 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,901. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,058 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broadway is $264,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,422. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Broadway reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 327/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.7% of adults in Broadway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Broadway has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population4,221
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,774/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,685
Per Capita$35,901
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,101

Housing

A
Home Value$264,900
Rent$1,018
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$312,422
Housing Units1,710
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property327/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary101/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,167/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,042 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Broadway was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.