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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broad Rock a good place to live?
Broad Rock is a good place to live. Broad Rock is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Broad Rock is a suburban neighborhood. Broad Rock has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $37,911 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 3.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Broad Rock are renters, with 69% of residents renting and 31% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Broad Rock can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Broad Rock neighborhood guide.
Is Broad Rock, VA a safe neighborhood?
Broad Rock, VA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Broad Rock?
The median home price in Broad Rock is $260,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $52,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.47%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,310 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $56K a year to afford the median home price in Broad Rock. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Broad Rock is $38K.
What are the best public schools in Broad Rock?
The best public schools that serve Broad Rock are:
- Open High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Swansboro Elementary School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
- Armstrong High School has a C- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in Broad Rock?
The best private schools that serve Broad Rock are:
- Good Shepherd Episcopal School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Richmond Waldorf School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Ephesus Adventist Junior Academy has a student teacher ratio of 8:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Broad Rock, Richmond, VA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Broad Rock, Richmond, VA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Broad Rock, Richmond, VA are Swansboro West, Swansboro, McGuire, Woodhaven and Oak Grove.