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Arapahoe, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
384 Population 177/sq mi density
$69,792 Median Income $35,727 per capita
$136,300 Home Value $380,071 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
76 Violent Crime/100K 1,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,792 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,300 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Arapahoe, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,792
7% below
$35,727 per capita
Home Value
$136,300
52% below
Zillow: $380,071
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
1,825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Arapahoe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arapahoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
48%
Rent
95%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arapahoe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arapahoe residents earn a median household income of $69,792 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,727. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arapahoe is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,071. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Arapahoe reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,825/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Arapahoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arapahoe has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population384
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,792
Per Capita$35,727
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,300
Rent$1,101
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$380,071
Housing Units185
Rent Burden22.9%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property1,825/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation42 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Arapahoe was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.