The Town FilesBroadway, North Carolina
Town in Lee County · population 1,267 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $254,500
- Household income
- $64,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 41.9
Broadway is a town of 1,267 people in Lee County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $254,500, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks easier by car than 96% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 77% of North Carolina towns.
How Broadway ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Broadway is worth $254,500, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $64,926, which is more affordable than 47% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $981 a month. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Broadway | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $981 | $969 |
| Median household income | $64,926 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Broadway
| People | Broadway | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 89.5% |
Weather in Broadway
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 30.6°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.4 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broadway since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 16, 2011 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 40 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 1, 1956.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 27,674 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,075 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Broadway itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Broadway
1 public school with 482 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Elementary | PK-5 | 482 | 13.0 |
Towns near Broadway
- Sanford, NC7.2 mi · 30,261 people · home $245,400
- Mamers, NC7.5 mi · 814 people · home $118,500
- Moncure, NC11.7 mi · 780 people · home —
- Spout Springs, NC12.7 mi · 11,040 people · home $358,500
- Anderson Creek, NC13.6 mi · 13,636 people · home $282,200
- Lillington, NC14.2 mi · 4,735 people · home $247,200
- Buies Creek, NC18.0 mi · 3,253 people · home $361,500
- Holly Springs, NC18.0 mi · 41,239 people · home $535,800
Broadway questions
Is Broadway, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Broadway scores better for retirees than 21% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 32%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Broadway?
The median owner-occupied home in Broadway is valued at $254,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,926, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $981 a month.
What is the weather like in Broadway?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.4 inches of snow.
Does Broadway get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broadway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 16, 2011. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)