What are the schools like in Broad Creek, NC?

School district data for Broad Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Broad Creek?

The median household income in Broad Creek, NC is $59,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Broad Creek, NC?

Broad Creek has an average high temperature of 54.3°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

Broad Creek, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Broad Creek, NC affordable or expensive?

Broad Creek's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Broad Creek is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $191,100 and the median rent is $806 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Broad Creek, NC?

Broad Creek has a violent crime rate of 116.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 862.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Broad Creek, NC a Good Place to Live?

Broad Creek is a small town of 2,013 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $59,500 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Broad Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Broad Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Broad Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.0

Broad Creek's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Broad Creek costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Broad Creek, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$191,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$806	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Broad Creek's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.6 /100k

Property Crime

862.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Broad Creek, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Broad Creek sees average highs of 54.3°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 60.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Broad Creek, NC
Average High — January	54.3°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	60.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Broad Creek, NC	National Avg
Population	2,013	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newport, NC 3 mi Indian Beach, NC 4 mi Brandywine Bay, NC 5 mi Pine Knoll Shores, NC 6 mi Bogue, NC 7 mi

Broad Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broad Creek, NC affordable or expensive?

Broad Creek's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Broad Creek roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $191,100 and median rent is $806/month.

What is the crime rate in Broad Creek, NC?

Broad Creek's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 862.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Broad Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Broad Creek, NC a good place to live?

Broad Creek, NC has a population of 2,013, a median household income of $59,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Broad Creek?

Broad Creek averages 54.3°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.6 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Broad Creek?

The population of Broad Creek, North Carolina is 2,013 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Broad Creek?

Key numbers for living in Broad Creek: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $191,100, median household income $59,500, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broad Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.