At a Glance
Median Income
$50,893
$44,013 per capita
Home Value
$161,900
Zillow: $364,540
Median Rent
$692/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
10.7% smoking rate
How Archer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Archer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Archer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Archer residents earn a median household income of $50,893 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,013. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,212 business establishments, including 669 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Archer is $161,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,540. Median rent is $692/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
25.2% of adults in Archer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Archer has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population885
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,893
Per Capita$44,013
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,900
Rent$692
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$364,540
Housing Units457
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation59 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Archer was founded in 1850.
The median home in Archer was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.