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Broadway, NC


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Broadway, North Carolina

Broadway, North Carolina, in Lee county, is 27 miles SW of Cary, North Carolina (center to center) and 31 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,015.

The People and Families of Broadway

In Broadway, about 67% of adults are married. Lots of Broadway people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Broadway had a median family income of $57,500. People in Broadway generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Broadway than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Broadway Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Broadway. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Broadway, 96% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Broadway, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Broadway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Broadway Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Broadway Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Broadway Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Broadway People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Broadway, NC

Comparing Broadway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men77
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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