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Living in
Broadlands.
Broadlands is an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Broadlands
Living in Broadlands means joining a planned community that's quietly become one of Northern Virginia's most affluent suburbs—a place where the median household income sits at $241,042 and you're surrounded by young families and professionals working across the tech corridor. The trade-off for that wealth and stability is steep: median home values hover around $896,900, and rent for a comparable place runs $2,694 monthly, which reflects the intense demand in Loudoun County's job market (unemployment here is just 3.1%). You'll be car-dependent—your average commute is 27.4 minutes, mostly heading toward the corporate centers clustered nearby or toward DC, though Dulles Airport is only 9 miles away if you travel for work.
Broadlands at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Foreign-Born
23.7%
Broadband Internet
100.0%
of households
Population Growth
+8.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Broadlands: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Broadlands, the largest foreign-born group is from India (28.1%), and 10.8% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
29.7%
of residents
65 and Older
7.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
57.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.7%
of households
Married Couples
74.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 71% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Broadlands
In Broadlands, rent runs 71% above the VA average, and home values are 134% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,741
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Broadlands and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Loudoun County, which includes Broadlands, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Broadlands: Loudoun County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Loudoun County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Broadlands is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Broadlands Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute24 min avg
How Broadlands residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Broadlands, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, which covers Broadlands, runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
545.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 31 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Loudoun County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Loudoun County, which includes Broadlands, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 31 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $208,000 |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $931,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2022 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $279,500 |
| 2020 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.0M |
| 2019 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 39 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Loudoun County, county-wide
Broadlands is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Loudoun County, which includes Broadlands, is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
70
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Loudoun County, county-wide
Broadlands is about 3% of Loudoun County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Broadlands has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.12" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.79" |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 3.45" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.92" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.65" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.13" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Broadlands
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Broadlands's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Leesburg
Stonesprings Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Dulles
Reston Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Reston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Broadlands
Broadlands's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 77.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
77.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Broadlands
Broadlands has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
9 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
14 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
14 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
15 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
20 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
20 mi awayCities Near Broadlands
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Broadlands?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Broadlands FAQ
Is Broadlands, Virginia affordable?⌄
Broadlands's median rent is $2,694/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $241,042/year. Median home value is $896,900.
Is Broadlands, Virginia safe?⌄
Broadlands is policed by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 72 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 545 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Broadlands, Virginia?⌄
Loudoun County, which includes Broadlands, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Broadlands, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Broadlands is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,694/month and median household income is $241,042/year. The median home value is $896,900. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Broadlands, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Broadlands is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from