North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Archdale is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 11,992. Residents earn $64,984 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Archdale receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Archdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Archdale is $64,984, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Archdale is $188,200, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Archdale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,183 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Archdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,984 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,264 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $994 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,662 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,042 |
| County GDP | $5,991M |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Healthcare | 214 |
| Retail | 380 |
| Manufacturing | 282 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $188,200 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $245,361 |
| Median List Price | $325,495 |
| Median List Price | $325,495 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.5% |
| Inventory | 39 |
| Census Median Rent | $960 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,339 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,479/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 214 |
| Total Violent | 138.1/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 43.2/100K |
| Assault | 94.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,183.3/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 621.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,467.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 94.9/100K |
| Arson | 8.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9047°N, 79.9598°W |
| County FIPS | 37151 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.7% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,329/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 214 |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Retail Stores | 380 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |