What are the schools like in Broadway, VA?

Broadway is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Broadway?

The median household income in Broadway, VA is $62,123 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Broadway, VA?

Broadway has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.4 inches.

Broadway, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Broadway, VA affordable or expensive?

Broadway's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Broadway is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $244,800 and the median rent is $974 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Broadway, VA?

Broadway has a violent crime rate of 45.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 343.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Broadway, VA a Good Place to Live?

Broadway is a small town of 4,169 in Virginia, with a median household income of $62,123 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Broadway stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Broadway 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: 93.2

Broadway's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Broadway costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Broadway, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$244,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$974	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,123	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Broadway's violent crime rate is 45.8 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.8 /100k

Property Crime

343.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Broadway is served primarily by Rockingham County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Broadway, VA	National Avg
School District	Rockingham County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Broadway sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 19.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Broadway, VA
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	19.4"

Demographics

Metric	Broadway, VA	National Avg
Population	4,169	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Timberville, VA 2 mi Linville, VA 7 mi Singers Glen, VA 7 mi New Market, VA 7 mi Mount Clifton, VA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Broadway

Broadway, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22815

Broadway vs Other Cities

Broadway, VA vs Timberville, VA Broadway, VA vs Linville, VA Broadway, VA vs Singers Glen, VA Broadway, VA vs New Market, VA Broadway, VA vs Mount Clifton, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broadway, VA affordable or expensive?

Broadway's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Broadway roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $244,800 and median rent is $974/month.

What is the crime rate in Broadway, VA?

Broadway's violent crime rate is 45.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 343.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Broadway?

Public schools in Broadway are operated by Rockingham County Public Schools. The district has 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Broadway, VA a good place to live?

Broadway, VA has a population of 4,169, a median household income of $62,123, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 Broadway?

Broadway averages 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 19.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Broadway?

Broadway, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22815.

What is the population of Broadway?

The population of Broadway, Virginia is 4,169 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Broadway?

Key numbers for living in Broadway: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $244,800, median household income $62,123, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broadway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.