Broadlands 78 Exceptional
Broadlands Livability #71 ranked city in Virginia#2,158 ranked city in the USARanks better than 92% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Broadlands

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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What's it like Living in Broadlands?

Broadlands is a moderately-sized city located in the state of Virginia. The city has a population of 14,146 residents. With a population density of 4,375 people per square mile, Broadlands is well above the nation's average density level. Something to be aware of when living in Broadlands are the above average commute times. If you're looking for a short commute to work, this might not be the right area for you. With one way commute time of 32 minutes, this comes in much higher than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Broadlands could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Virginia if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Broadlands, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, health & safety, education, employment, housing and more.

Broadlands has a livability score of 77/100 and is ranked #73 in Virginia and #2,056 in the USA. This is a terrific score, as Broadlands ranks well in multiple categories! Another exciting tidbit, is that Broadlands ranks better than 90% of all US cities! If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Broadlands has higher than average grades for the following: crime (A+), education (A+) and housing (A+). There is at least one category that does not have great scores in Broadlands. The following was graded with a less than perfect score: cost of living (F).

The Broadlands unemployment rate of 1.82% has continued to decrease over the years and is now well below the national average. The result could lead to reduced poverty and inequality in the area, higher wages and increased economic growth. This is a positive sign in the overall health of the local economy.

Real estate represents the most substantial investment for homebuyers, constituting their most valuable asset. Renters, on the other hand, typically see their monthly rent as their most significant expense. The Broadlands market earns a high score in the housing category, surpassing the national average in factors like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates. This robust real estate market not only benefits individual homeowners and renters but also spurs vigorous local economic activity and job growth, solidifying its significance in driving the region's prosperity and financial well-being.

Assuming that Broadlands meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Broadlands. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Broadlands are simply unattainable. The median home price for Broadlands homes is $637,100, which is 156.5% higher than the Virginia average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Broadlands, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.3, which is 13.2% lower than the Virginia average.

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      Broadlands transportation information

      Statistic Broadlands Virginia National
      Average one way commute32min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work68.8%77.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.3%9.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit5.1%4.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.2%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home16.6%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Broadlands, VA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).