At a Glance
Median Income
$64,984
$32,264 per capita
Home Value
$188,200
Zillow: $251,975
Median Rent
$960/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
1,145/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.7% smoking rate
How Archdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Archdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Archdale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Archdale residents earn a median household income of $64,984 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,264. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Archdale is $188,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,975. Median rent is $960/month, with 26.2% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Archdale reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,145/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Archdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Archdale has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,992
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,329/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,984
Per Capita$32,264
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,200
Rent$960
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$251,975
Housing Units4,897
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent107/100K
Property1,145/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation810 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Archdale was founded in 1786.
The median home in Archdale was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.